Thomas de KEYSER: Fredrick van Veltuysen and his wife, Josina -

Thomas de KEYSER: Fredrick van Veltuysen and his wife, Josina

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A look at the recently hung Long Portrait Gallery, focusing on the portrait of a well-to-do Dutch couple.

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