The image shows a woman's upper body, including her head, shoulders, and part of her arms. She is facing slightly to the right, with her head turned slightly to the left. Her facial features are delicately sketched, with her eyes gazing to the side, a slightly pronounced nose, and moderately full lips with a subtle expression. Her hair is curly and flows around her shoulders, with a hint of an adornment woven into it. She is wearing a garment with visible buttons on the bodice, and there is a necklace around her neck. The surrounding area blends into a neutral background with no distinct…
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Govaert Flinck (Dutch, 1615 - 1660)

Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 16.6 x 11.9 cm (6 9/16 x 4 11/16 in.)
Culture
Dutch
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Widener Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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