Anna Maria van Schurman

1643

Paulus Lesire

Associated Names
Paulus Lesire

Artist, Dutch, 1611 - after 1656

This is an illustrated portrait showing the upper half of a woman's body within an ornate oval frame. The woman is positioned facing slightly to the right, with her head turned to face forward. She has long curly hair that frames her face and delicate facial features, including wide eyes and a subtle smile. She is dressed in a dark, patterned gown with a lace collar and a decorative brooch at her chest. The background features intricate foliage and decorative elements, with text that reads "ANNA MARIA VAN SCHVR" encircling the frame. Beneath the portrait, there are several lines of script text, accompanied by the artist's signature, "C. Boÿ". The overall aesthetic of the image combines detailed line work and classical style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 13.9 × 8.6 cm (5 1/2 × 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1069


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Markings

W. B. Dukes (L.2757a); Hermann Marx (L.2816a)

Wikidata ID

Q65215548

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