Vrouw met albinisme met hand voor de ogen c. 1675 - 1725

"Vrouw met albinisme met hand voor de ogen" is an anonymous watercolor painting from the late 17th or early 18th century depicting a woman with albinism standing on a hill. The woman, wearing a white shirt and a striped skirt, shields her eyes from the sun. The painting exemplifies the artistic interest in portraying individuals with physical differences during this period. The depiction of the woman's albinism, a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, highlights the curiosity and fascination surrounding unusual appearances in 17th and 18th-century Europe. The simple composition and delicate brushstrokes of the watercolor medium contribute to the artwork's intimate and evocative nature.