17th century portraits

Explore the captivating world of 17th century portraits and immerse yourself in the beauty of art history. Discover the remarkable artistry and unique stories behind these timeless masterpieces.
Restoration yellow. There are so many portraits from the 1660s with this color of golden of silk - was it super-fashionable, or simply a favorite of the painter Sir Peter Lely?  Also love her charming double chin, another Restoraion favorite. When I've read the 17thc phrase "he chucked her under the chin" this is the kind of chin I imagine as being particularly chuck-able. "Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham" by Sir Peter Lely, c1664, Sheffield Museums. #portrait #lely #restorationbeauty #yellow #... Vintage, Lady, Baroque, Portrait, Portraits, Anthony Van Dyck, Lyndon, Century, Century Clothing

Restoration yellow. There are so many portraits from the 1660s with this color of golden of silk - was it super-fashionable, or simply a favorite of the painter Sir Peter Lely? Also love her charming double chin, another Restoraion favorite. When I've read the 17thc phrase "he chucked her under the chin" this is the kind of chin I imagine as being particularly chuck-able. "Margaret Brooke, Lady Denham" by Sir Peter Lely, c1664, Sheffield Museums. #portrait #lely #restorationbeauty #yellow…

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