Marie Louise de Tassis wears a striking dress with a ruff-collar, basque bodice, and balloon sleeves framed by a black coat in this 1629 van Dyck portrait.
Her basque bodice protrudes showing how it is eparate from the skirt while her coat is plainly visible.
Keywords: 1629, van Dyck, German, Thurn und Taxis, curly coiffure, trapezoidal neckline, ruff, bertha, coat, hanging sleeves, balloon sleeves, basque waistline, basque bodice, waist band, full skirt, back flared cuffs