Lady Lucy Percy 1637

Anthony van Dyck's "Lady Lucy Percy" is a stunning example of a portrait from the Baroque period. Painted in 1637, the oil on canvas depicts Lucy Percy, the daughter of Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, in a richly decorated blue gown. The composition is elegant and refined, with Lady Percy standing confidently against a backdrop of a red curtain and a classical column. Van Dyck's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the sitter's grace and beauty. This portrait is a testament to van Dyck's skill as a portraitist and a valuable document of the aristocratic life in 17th-century England.