A Genoese Lady with Her Child c. 1623 - 1625

This portrait, painted by Anthony van Dyck, depicts a Genoese noblewoman and her child, likely her son, in a formal pose. The mother is dressed in a rich, red gown, her elaborate lace collar and the sheen of the velvet fabric conveying her wealth and status. Her son, reaching out towards her, is dressed in a blue and gold patterned gown, highlighting the familial connection and the continuity of class. This work, painted between 1623 and 1625, is typical of van Dyck's early style, characterized by its meticulous detail and elegant composition.