A portrait of a young woman, attributed to Han van Meegeren, rendered with soft strokes and a focus on capturing the subject's likeness in a realistic style.

This portrait, attributed to Han van Meegeren (1889-1947), presents a young woman in a straightforward, unidealised manner. Van Meegeren was a Dutch painter and art forger, known for his successful imitations of Dutch Masters, particularly Johannes Vermeer. While this work does not directly mimic Vermeer's style, it reflects a similar interest in capturing the human figure with a degree of realism. The subject's features are rendered with soft, blended strokes, giving the portrait a gentle quality. Her dark hair is simply styled, framing a face with high colour in the cheeks. She wears a dark jacket or coat, the details of which are suggested rather than precisely defined. The background is kept neutral, ensuring the focus remains on the sitter. The overall effect is one of quiet observation, typical of portraiture from the early 20th century.