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RUBENS (Petrus Paulus)
(1577-1640)
30. — Portrait of Elizabeth Brant, Rubens’ first Wife
Turned slightly to the left. Her blond hair adorned with pearls. Black velvet dress cut very low in front with large slashed sleeves. Hands crossed in front. A gold chain set with precious stones hangs over her shoulders and is attached by a brooch to the front of her bodice. Half-length. Life-size.
Panel, 28 1/4 in. by 22 1/4 in.
From the Collection of M. de Potemkin, Brussels.
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