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Anna Maria van Schurman

Paulus Lesire

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a woman from the waist up. She is facing forward with long curly hair falling past her shoulders. The woman's facial features include a distinct nose, almond-shaped eyes, and slightly arched eyebrows. She is dressed in a dark, intricately patterned garment with a ruffled collar and an embroidered detail on the chest. She wears a light-colored shawl or cape around her shoulders. The frame of the image includes floral and leaf designs, with the inscription "AN. MARIA VAN SCHURMAN" visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1643
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
8718 × 11028 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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