Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Drape by Peter Lely. A 17th-century oil portrait of a woman with dark ringlets and pearls, draped in a vibrant blue silk fabric against a landscape backdrop.

Portrait of a Lady with a Blue Drape

Peter Lely

1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 17th-century portrait featuring a striking blue silk drape and luminous skin tones.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1660, this portrait by Sir Peter Lely showcases the artist's characteristic mastery of texture and light. The sitter is depicted with soft, luminous skin and intricate ringlets, accented by a vibrant blue drape that provides a bold, sophisticated contrast to the earthy tones of the rocky landscape background.