Portrait of a Girl Dressed in Blue — Johannes Verspronck

Johannes Verspronck. Painted 1641.

Why is this portrait so popular? Because it depicts an adorable child dressed in her Sunday best? As was the custom of the day, the young girl is portrayed as a small adult lady. That she is playing a role is betrayed only by her facial expression. Unfortunately, we know nothing about her identity or her family. Perhaps she resided in Haarlem, like the portraitist Verspronck.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 66.7 × 82 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 66.7 × 82 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108377. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.