Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough wearing the symbol of her office and authority - the gold key, by Sir Godfrey Kneller (National Portrait gallery - London UK)

From From her Wikipedia article; lightness added by gogm to bring out details.

Sarah Churchill wears a plain white chemise under a plain white satin robe that has a belt to define a natural waistline (and hand the key) in this Kneller portrait. Her robe has a criss-cross section and Kneller shows the satin there is somewhat translucent.

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