Porträt der Anne Knollys
1592
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1592
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
This portrait shows a woman in elaborate Elizabethan dress, with a large ruff around her neck and a bejeweled headdress. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a black dress with gold and red embroidery. The painting is done in oil paint. The woman's face is pale, and her eyes are cast downward. She wears a serious expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's clothing and jewelry. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, check out the work of artist Robert Peake the elder.
