A Woman, Possibly Sophia Dorothea (1687–1757), Later Queen of Prussia 1701 - 1711

This miniature portrait by Benjamin Arlaud depicts Sophia Dorothea, Queen of Prussia. Painted between 1701 and 1711, it showcases a delicate and intimate style typical of miniature portraiture. The oval frame and the subject's elegant attire further emphasize the refined nature of this artwork, intended for personal viewing and perhaps as a memento. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this miniature, offering viewers a glimpse into the courtly life of a royal figure during the early 18th century.