Hypertrichosis Portrait coming up at Bertolami

June 19 2025

Image of Hypertrichosis Portrait coming up at Bertolami

Picture: Bertolami

Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

One of the highlights and oddities of the upcoming sale at Bertolami Fine Art in Rome is the following portrait of Portrait of Barbara Urslerin van Beck (1629- c.1688), who is likely to have suffered from hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth). As her wikipedia entry shows, a related engraving dated 1653 seems to suggest this particular image of Barbara was created whilst she was in London.

It will be offered for sale on 24th June 2025.

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