Wife of a Dutch Merchant

Merchant's wife from Holland, standing slightly to the left, with curly hair combed back from the face over which on the back of the head a cap with 'wings' sticking out on both sides of the face. A large, thick pleated collar with the collar of the shirt visible in the neck. Gathered sleeveless jacket trimmed with fur and provided around the shoulder holes with loose, hanging strips of fabric or ribbons. Long sleeves of fabric with straw motif and turned-back, pleated cuffs trimmed with lace. Ample, ankle-length skirt decorated with horizontal bands above the hem. Long white apron, tightly tied around the waist so that the jacket takes a tailored shape. Decorated shoes with higher heel. On the right arm a decorated basket with lid and handle ('bennetje') on which two lions facing each other that hold a coat of arms.