Portrait of a Young Girl, probably Anna de Bye (1636-1713) — Dirck van Santvoort

Dirck van Santvoort. Painted c. 1644.

Clara Alewijn was only nine years old when she sat for this painting. It is the pendant of the portrait of her brother Martinus. Mirroring him, Clara is portrayed as shepherdess sitting beneath a tree and surrounded by sheep. She holds a staff and flowers in her right hand. The bow and quiver in the foreground refer to hunting. Her festive fantasy gown lends the scene a timeless character.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 89.5 × 121.5 cm

Print: 87.7 × 119 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/20026262. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.