Portret van een onbekende vrouw naar links 1592 - 1667
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This anonymous engraving from the 17th century, titled "Portret van een onbekende vrouw naar links" (Portrait of an unknown woman facing left), depicts a woman in a fashionable outfit. The engraving is a small-scale portrait, highlighting her features within a circular frame. This print is a good example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, showcasing the era's attention to detail in clothing and a focus on realistic depiction. The identity of the woman remains a mystery, adding a layer of intrigue to the work. It is currently located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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