Portrait of a Girl Dressed in Blue

Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (c. 1600–1662), oil on canvas, 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.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3064
  • Dimensionsheight 82 cm x width 66.7 cm