The Lady and the Door – La Dame et la porte

I have no idea who is the author of this painting in Château de Chenonceau but I think the sobriety of the woman’s watchful eyes, slight smile, white ruff and black surround juxtaposed with the sumptuous wallpaper and gilded door is very effective. Je n’ai aucune idée de l’auteur de cette toile au château de Chenonceau …