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Collections > Paintings > Lady in 16th century costume

Lady in 16th century costume

The girl is wearing Flemish dress c.1550, which is over a chimese. Decorated with both open work and tiny needle lace points, and also drawn-thread at the cuffs. The sitter, who plays with the ring on her left hand, suggests that the image is connected with her marriage or betrothal.Size: 40.9 x 39.1 cm

Artist / Maker: Catharina Van Hemessen (1528-1581)

School: Flemish

Place: Netherlands

Object Type: oil on panel

Century: 16th century

Materials: Oil, Panel

Museum Accession Number: B.M.147