Portret van een onbekende vrouw 1734

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw" (Portrait of an Unknown Woman) is an etching created in 1734 by Pierre Filloeul, a prominent Flemish artist working in the 18th century. The etching features a close-up of a woman's face and neck, with her gaze directed downward. Her hairstyle and the elaborate hat she wears suggest she is a member of the upper class. The artist skillfully uses hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and detail in the image, making the woman appear realistic and the surface texture of her clothing seem tactile. The portrait, while anonymous, offers a glimpse into the fashionable attire and poses of the time.