An Unknown Woman by Nicholas Hilliard (1590)

Oval miniature portrait of a woman with dark curled hair, a large white lace ruff and pearl necklace, on a blue background.

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An Unknown Woman, Nicholas Hilliard (1590), Victoria and Albert Museum. Via artnap.com

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A miniature portrait of an unknown woman, painted by Nicholas Hilliard in 1590 and held by the Victoria and Albert Museum. She wears a large, intricately patterned white lace ruff, a double strand of pearls, and a bodice with gold and black embroidery, and her dark hair is curled and decorated with gold ornaments. The dark blue background sets off the pale face and the delicate detail of the costume.

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Date

1590

Medium

Painting

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

License

Public domain