Artwork

Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty-Two

Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty-Two, by Unknown, unspecified, 1567
Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty-Two, by Unknown, unspecified, 1567

Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty-Two is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1567 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. The work titled *Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty‑Two* is a painted representation of a young adult female subject.

About this work

Overview

The work titled *Portrait of a Woman Aged Twenty‑Two* is a painted representation of a young adult female subject. The title indicates the sitter’s age at the time of depiction, suggesting a focus on personal identity and the transitional stage of early adulthood.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait centers on a woman who is twenty‑two years old, a detail that foregrounds the significance of age in the composition. By specifying the sitter’s age, the artist invites contemplation of youth, maturity, and the social expectations attached to a woman at that point in life.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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