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Portrait of a Woman with a Balance by Thomas de Keyser

Portrait of a Woman with a Balance

Portrait of a Woman with a Balance

The Met

Artist: Thomas de Keyser(Dutch, Amsterdam (?) 1596/97–1667 Amsterdam)

Date: ca. 1625–26

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)

Credit Line: From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005

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Brief Description

A woman in a white cap and ruff holds a small balance scale against a dark background

Detailed Description

A vertical, chest-up portrait of a woman is set against a dark, plain background. The woman is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing forward with her gaze directed slightly to her left. Her skin is fair, with rosy cheeks and lips. She wears a white cap that covers her hair and frames her face, extending down to her shoulders. Around her neck is a large, stiff white ruff with many pleats, creating a wide, circular frame for her head. Her attire consists of a dark, likely black, garment with textured sleeves that appear to be made of a heavy fabric, possibly velvet or brocade, with horizontal bands and wavy patterns. Her left hand, visible in the lower left quadrant, holds a small, dark balance scale. The scale has two small, square pans suspended by thin chains from a central bar, which she holds by a small loop at the top. The background is a uniform dark olive green or brown, providing a stark contrast to her pale skin and white attire. The lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting her face and the white fabric.

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