The Duchess of Grafton
1683
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1683
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Duchess of Grafton is a 1683 ink by Jan Verkolje I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes. Her dress has ruffles at the neck and sleeves, and she wears a beaded shawl draped over her shoulders. Behind her, a window lets in soft light, and there are vases with flowers on a shelf. The title at the bottom says *The Duchess of Grafton*, which tells us this is a portrait of a wealthy woman from that time. The artist used shading to make her face and fabrics look three-dimensional. If you like this style, check out Baroque art next.
