In ancient times when self-portraits were not allowed, how did beautiful women take pictures?

In ancient times, women kept their youthful and beautiful faces through portraits.

In ancient times, there was no modern advanced technology, with complete electronic equipment, mobile phones, cameras, photos and PS.

They can only draw themselves with brushes.

In ancient times, there were people who specialized in portraits and set up stalls in the streets. If they want to paint, they just have to pay.

I've seen it on TV. These people are really not so good, and they are far from me.

For example, when the emperor chooses concubines, the daughters of eligible aristocratic families are usually asked to prepare portraits for the emperor, so that the emperor can see what these women look like first.

With the first impression, the emperor felt that he could leave a portrait, and later informed the following people to let the women in the portrait choose the princess together.

Usually, a woman with a better family will prepare a self-portrait, and a lady from a big family who has nothing to do all day will practice piano, play chess, calligraphy and painting.

I have practiced a lot of painting, practice makes perfect, and I can draw my own appearance.