Josina Clara van Citters (1671-1753), Sister of Anna van Citters

Rendered in oil on canvas, the portrait employs a restrained palette dominated by deep tones that emphasize the white detailing of the collar and cuffs. The handling of light creates a subtle modelling of the face, while the smooth brushwork on the fabric contrasts with the more textured depiction of the fan, reflecting typical Dutch portrait conventions of the early eighteenth century.

The painting bears the family coat of arms on its reverse, a common practice for documenting lineage and ownership. The numeral eight may denote Josina’s position within a larger family hierarchy or a sequence in a series of portraits. The work has remained associated with the van Citters lineage, providing a visual record of the family’s continuity across generations.