Portrait of a novice (?), late 17th century

Oil on canvas of a certain charm and unusual depicting a pious woman in humble clothes who, as can be deduced from the crucifix held in her hands, is probably a novice who is taking vows to enter a monastery or another woman, perhaps a blessed one, not better identified. The dimensions of the painting are: 69cm x 87cm The painting has been recently cleaned and relined. We attach a certificate of authenticity to the sale.