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Frans Hals

Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater

1638
oil on canvas
66.5 × 52.3 cm (26.2 × 20.6 in)

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Jewelry, lace, and sumptuous fabrics show off this woman's wealth—and the artist's skill in painting them.

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