The Letter Writer
The Letter Writer, by Frans van Mieris (I), 1680, Dutch painting, oil on panel. Frans van Mieris was fijnschilder or ?fine painter? who could render velvet and silk, fur and wood in minute detail. She writes, probably responding to a letter brought by messenger. The inclusion of the lute, with it's amorous connotations, indicate she is responding to a love letter (BSLOC_2016_3_243)
Picture No
11110548
Media ID
45272512
Size
2337px x 3000px
(1.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Everett Collection
