Hoofddracht van een meisje uit Noord-Holland, 1816 Possibly 1816 - 1825

"Hoofddracht van een meisje uit Noord-Holland" is a watercolor drawing by Willem van Senus, created sometime between 1816 and 1825, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This portrait, focusing on the head and shoulders of a young woman from North Holland, captures the intricacies of her traditional headwear. The delicate details of the white veil and the bright pink hood, adorned with gold and red embellishments, showcase the artist's skillful hand and the beauty of Dutch folk attire. The portrait's intimate scale, measuring just 178 mm by 131 mm, emphasizes the personal nature of the subject and its significance within the context of Dutch folk costume.