Portrait of a lady 

This portrait, by Dutch Golden Age painter Nicolaes Maes, depicts a young woman in a relaxed, almost informal pose. The subject wears a simple, elegant dress and a pearl necklace, suggesting she is of some social standing. She holds a bouquet of flowers, a symbol of youth and beauty, and the dark background emphasizes the richness of her attire and the luminous quality of her skin. This work is a beautiful example of Maes' ability to capture the subtle nuances of his subjects' personalities.