Portrait of Johanna van Citters (1672-1740), sister of Anna van Citters

The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's refined portraiture. Du Bois employs a dark background with a subtle circular glow around the subject, demonstrating his mastery of light and shadow to add depth. The rendering of textures, from the blue dress with gold buttons to the white ruffled collar and brown shawl, highlights his attention to detail.

Commissioned as part of a family portrait series in 1697, the painting is attributed to Simon Du Bois's English period. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.

Although part of a Dutch Golden Age tradition, the painting reflects Du Bois's activity in England, blending influences. The subject's attire and the artist's technique place the work within the broader context of 17th-century European portraiture.

While specific lasting impacts of *Portrait of Johanna van Citters* on the broader art historical canon are not prominently documented, it remains a notable example of Du Bois's skill in portraiture, contributing to the understanding of his oeuvre and the period's artistic practices.