RCIN 402531
Van Dyck’s mistress, who reputedly once tried to bite off his thumb during a quarrel, is depicted in the classical tradition of the ‘Modest Venus’ seeking to conceal her breasts. The lavish richness of her red silk wrap and pearls coupled with her challenging stare create a sexually-charged portrayal.
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