Alice Brandon, Mrs Hilliard by Nicholas Hilliard (1578)

Oval miniature portrait of a woman in a white lace ruff and black gown against a blue background, dated 1578.

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Alice Brandon, Mrs Hilliard, Nicholas Hilliard (1578), Victoria and Albert Museum. Via artnap.com

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This oval miniature portrait shows a woman with light hair under a dark head covering, wearing a large white lace ruff, a black gown, and a pale bodice trimmed with black ribbon. She is set against a deep blue ground with gold lettering and monograms, including the date 1578 and an age inscription. The work is attributed to Nicholas Hilliard and is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Date

1578

Medium

Painting

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

License

Public domain