Old World Portraits
Lady Jane Thornhaugh
William Larkin
A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.
Portrait of a Lady in Masquing Dress
William Larkin
1617 · Oil Paint, Panel
An exquisite Jacobean portrait showcasing the intricate lace and vibrant floral embroidery of a 17th-century courtly costume.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Attributed to William Larkin in 1617, this portrait depicts a noblewoman in a 'masquing dress,' a theatrical costume worn for court entertainments. The work is a masterclass in texture, meticulously capturing the gossamer-thin needlepoint lace and the rich, symbolic floral embroidery that characterized the high-fashion of the Jacobean era. Set against a deep red curtain, the figure commands the space with a formal, dignified presence.
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