The female sitter in this portrait has not been identified. Michiel Jansz. van Miereveld (1567 - 1641) was born in Delft; he was taught by Anthonie van Blocklandt in Utrecht. He was active in Delft and joined the painters' guild there before 1613, although he was much employed at the Stadholder's court in The Hague. He died in Delft. He was a portrait painter.
[Oil on oak, 61.6 x 50.5 cm]
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