books0977:Mary Senhouse (1605). Robert Peake the Elder (English, c.1551-1619). Oil on panel. The Wei
books0977:Mary Senhouse (1605). Robert Peake the Elder (English, c.1551-1619). Oil on panel. The Weiss Gallery.Though the identity of this English gentlewoman has traditionally passed down the centuries as ‘Lady Mary Parker, née Senhouse’, in fact Mary Senhouse never married. She is depicted wearing a striking buff coloured satin dress with elaborate silver embroidery, buttons and spangles, though perhaps the conspicuous lack of jewellery may reflect her unmarried status. -- source link