Portret van een voorname dame, heupstuk, vrijwel geheel van voren 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century red chalk drawing, "Portret van een voorname dame," depicts a woman of stature in a richly embroidered gown. Her elegant hairstyle and ornate jewelry suggest her high social standing. The delicate lines and subtle shading of the drawing create a realistic and intimate portrayal, reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of portraiture. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the enduring power of portraiture to capture the essence of a subject and their place in society.