Portrait of a Woman
1646
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This small oval painting shows a woman with curly red-brown hair tied back. She wears a white lace collar over a blue dress and a pearl necklace. The background is a plain greenish-gray, and the edges are framed by a thin gold rim. The artist used soft brushstrokes to show her face and clothing details, like the bow on her collar. The lighting is gentle, making her skin and hair glow slightly. Look up Samuel Cooper to see more of his delicate portraits.
