Unknown Lady by William Larkin, 17th Century
++ Unknown Lady* by William Larkin (17th century)** is a refined English portrait that emphasizes status, elegance, and restraint. The sitter is depicted in lavish Jacobean attire, with intricate embroidery, lace, and jewelry that highlight wealth and social rank. Larkin’s flat background and careful attention to costume place more importance on identity and symbolism than emotion, reflecting the formal portrait style of early 17th-century England. +
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