Portret van een vrouw in maskeradekleding als Flora 1575 - 1617

This miniature portrait, "Portret van een vrouw in maskeradekleding als Flora," was painted by Isaac Oliver, a prominent English miniaturist, between 1575 and 1617. The artwork depicts a woman dressed as Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, adorned with a floral crown, a veil, and elaborate jewelry. The miniature's small size, measuring only 5.3 cm in height and 4.1 cm in width, reflects the popular practice of miniature portraits in the 16th and 17th centuries, which served as personal keepsakes or were worn as jewelry. Oliver's meticulous detail and use of vibrant colors are characteristic of his style, which emphasized the sitter's delicate features and luxurious attire. The miniature's subject remains unidentified, although the woman's elegant attire and the floral imagery suggest she may have been a member of the English nobility.