Portrait of a woman

This portrait of a woman, dated 1550, is a later copy or attribution after Jan van Eyck's revolutionary portrait style. Van Eyck's female portraits were among the most admired works of the 15th century and were extensively copied throughout the following centuries. The extraordinary influence of van Eyck's technique—his mastery of oil glazes creating unprecedented luminosity and depth—inspired generations of copyists and imitators who sought to preserve and disseminate his revolutionary approach to paint.

The portrait follows Eyckian conventions in its three-quarter format and attention to costume detail, though the later date indicates execution well after the master's lifetime.