Unknown woman in the 16th century

An unknown woman in the late 16th century. The dress represents the fashion of noblewomen, which included a pearl cap, velvet dress, white millstone collar, apron and lace cuffs.

The painting was previously owned by merchant Claes Tallqvist in Rauma. Behind the painting is an inscription that says “Owned by Mr Claus Tallqvist, loaned to the town hall in 1825”. The Town of Rauma donated the painting to the Finnish Antiquarian Society in 1884.

Artist: Anton (senior) Möller. H2287:2.