Charles Vanloo
French 1705–65
Sultan's wife drinking coffee (1750s)
oil on canvas
120.0 х 127.0 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
I finally visited the NGV exhibition 'Masterpieces from the Hermitage' yesterday, and fell in love with the jewels in this beautiful painting, particularly the diamond earrings. A double pair of double rose cut diamonds? How could I resist? Here is a closer view -
Apparently the sitter was Madame De Pompadour, so there is a good chance these earrings actually existed, as well as the matching diamond and pearl necklace. These earrings are the newest items on my jewellery wish list. Now I just have to find someone who still carries double rose cuts...
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