PORTRAIT OF A DUTCH GIRL WITH A LEMON, 1650 Dutch School. The starched sleeves and pointed collar allow this work to be dated between 1650 and 1660. The combed hair above the cap and the earrings confirm that it is a girl. Dogs often appear in portraits of children, although they often accompany girls, alluding to discipline and instruction. The lemon symbolizes fertility.
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Title:Portrait of a Dutch girl with a lemon in her hand