Portrait of a Woman 1625 - 1635

This miniature portrait of a woman, created by an anonymous artist between 1625-1635, is a prime example of the miniature portrait genre. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. The artwork features a woman with a delicate lace collar and a string of pearls. The subject's expression is stoic and reserved, likely reflective of the conventions of portraiture in the 17th century. The oval format of the artwork is a common feature of miniature portraits, which were often worn as jewelry or kept as personal keepsakes.