Lady, full-length, wearing a silver silk dress by circle of Sir Anthonis van Dyck (auctioned by Bonhams)

From the Bonhams Web site.

Lady, full-length, wearing a silver silk dress by circle of Sir Anthonis van Dyck (auctioned by Bonhams) From Bonhams

This dress shows the silhouette that will remain in fashion until the 1680s, Maintenon, and mantuas. The bodice point is framed by a sheer peplum. The over-skirt is plain over an under-skirt decorated with gold thread.

Keywords:  van Dyck, British, proto-hurluberlu coiffure, bandeau, scoop neckline, bertha, quarter length puffed over-sleeves, lace cuffs, elbow length full virago under-sleeves, arm bands, bows, darts, vee waistline, peplum, full skirt, under-skirt, shoes, necklace, earrings, handkerchief

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