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Simon Maris, Isabella, c. 1906. Oil on canvas, 41 x 29 cm. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands. A. van Wezel Bequest, Amsterdam. This is a portrait of Isabella at 12 years old. She is sitting in an elegant chair decorated with rams’ heads on the armrests. Her attire is formal, from her headgear with flowers and a long bow that goes down to her lap, to her intricate blue dress. In her hand she has a delicate fan with blue dashes which match her dress. To Isabella’s right, there is a decorative mirror reflecting her back, although the hat covers the back of Isabella’s head, we can still see the black curls of her hair. Her stance seems demure, but her pose gives her a classic and aristocratic look. Previously, the identity of this sitte...