Portrait of a Girl 1663

This black chalk drawing, "Portrait of a Girl", created in 1663 by Dutch artist Jan de Bray, showcases a young woman with her hair elaborately styled and adorned with jewels. The detail in her dress and the delicate rendering of her face reveal de Bray's skill as a portraitist. This drawing is a fine example of the 17th-century Dutch tradition of portraiture, which emphasized realism and attention to detail. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing de Bray’s artistic talent to art lovers worldwide.