Period Portraits has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.
an antique giltwood frame.
She wears a daring gold gown with a low-cut bodice which is constructed from heavy silk or satin fabric, showcasing dramatic folds that catch the light. A hint of delicate, white lace trim borders the chemise beneath her neckline.
Her dress is secured with ornate jewelled brooches which are further complemented by a single-strand pearl choker necklace paired with matching pearl drop earrings in a visual display of wealth favoured by upper-class women of this period.
The sitters is every inch the definition of a 'baroque belle' with her pale complexion, rosy cheeks and red lips. Her dark, voluminous and curly hair is styled into soft ringlets that frame her face, and cascade over her bare shoulders.
Sir Peter Lely dominated the portrait market of the Restoration Court (c. 1660–1685). by famously developing a commercialised, formulaic approach to painting noblewomen, certain historians have referee to this as a 'sisterhood of women' because poses and fashions were often repeated to make his sitters appear delightfully deshabille.
The attributes in this portrait align with these exact stylistic pointers, making it a very attractive work, and despite its comparatively modest size it is decorative and seductive in equal parts.
Housed in a later antique 18th century style frame it is ready to hang and enjoy, in unmolested condition.
Measures:
Canvas: 35cm x 55cm
Framed: 55cm x 75cm
Period Portraits has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.
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17th Century English School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Noblewoman
