Portrait of a Woman by Unknown Artist. A 17th-century oil portrait of a woman wearing an elaborate white ruff collar and a pearl-studded headpiece against a dark background.

Portrait of a Woman

Unknown Artist

1601 · Oil Paint, Panel

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Flemish attire featuring a striking ruff collar.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1601, this Dutch or Flemish school portrait captures a woman of status. She is depicted with a translucent white ruff, a cross necklace, and a pearl-trimmed coif, exemplifying the formal fashion of the early 17th century.