Noord-Hollandse dame 1823 - 1829

"Noord-Hollandse dame" (1823-1829) by Pieter van der Meulen depicts a lady from the Netherlands seated in a room. The scene is likely meant to be a fashion plate, showing a lady of fashion in the latest trends of the time. Van der Meulen was a Dutch painter and draftsman who specialized in this style of portraiture, capturing the details of clothing and accessories with precision. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the elegance and sophistication of fashion in the early 19th century.