The Lady with a Fan

The Lady with a Fan is a significant oil portrait by the renowned Spanish Baroque painter Diego Velázquez. Created circa 1638–1639, it captures a woman wearing a black lace veil and a dark, low-cut dress, exemplifying Velázquez’s mastery of canvas and portraiture. The painting’s subtle use of light and shadow reflects the evolving stylistic elements of Velázquez's work. Today, it is housed in the Wallace Collection in London and remains a key example of 17th-century Spanish portraiture, illustrating the artist’s skill in capturing individuality within the rich tradition of Baroque art.