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Willem van Mieris — Preciosa recognised as Constanza
Willem van Mieris

Preciosa recognised as Constanza

Willem van Mieris illustrates the moment when Preciosa is recognized as Constanza, likely from a literary narrative or dramatic work. The signed composition in pen and brown ink demonstrates the artist's narrative storytelling ability.

Medium
bears signature in pen and brown ink, lower centre: W. Mieris.
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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Quality in Detail. The Juli and Andrew Wieg Collection

March 20, 2021

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 70

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Willem van Mieris, Preciosa recognised as Constanza

Willem van Mieris illustrates the moment when Preciosa is recognized as Constanza, likely from a literary narrative or dramatic work. The signed composition in pen and brown ink demonstrates the artist's narrative storytelling ability.

Medium
bears signature in pen and brown ink, lower centre: W. Mieris.
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Character Study, Pen and Ink, Recognition, Literary, Narrative, Figure Painting, Drama

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