Cartão Postal Dutch Golden Age Lady Portrait Painting

A dignified lady, the central subject of this classical vertical portrait, wears a dark, high-collared gown with an elaborate white ruffled ruff, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age fashion. Her composed and serious expression reflects the style of 17th-century nobility. The background is a moody, dark chiaroscuro, utilizing focused, soft lighting to emphasize the texture of her garment and pale skin. The artwork is rendered in a highly realistic, painterly style, creating an elegant and profound historical portrait, capturing the solemnity and wealth of the era.