Anna Maria van Schurman

Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, after Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a woman from the waist up, seated with her body facing forward. She has a serene expression, arched eyebrows, full lips, slightly wavy hair reaching her shoulders, and wears a large, flowing garment with voluminous sleeves and a gathered neckline. She holds a small object in her right hand. The frame features two cherubs at the bottom corners, different ornate elements in their hands. In the background, there is a circular opening showing a classic architectural structure resembling a tower. The background also includes symbolic objects and classical motifs.