Maria of Burgundy, Empress and Wife of Maximilian I

Jonas Suyderhoff after Pieter Claesz Soutman

Associated Names
Jonas Suyderhoff

Artist, Dutch, c. 1613 - 1686

Pieter Claesz Soutman

Publisher, Dutch, 1580 - 1657

Pieter Claesz Soutman

Artist After, Dutch, 1580 - 1657

The image shows a bust portrait of a woman facing slightly to the right, with a full view of her face. She has an oval face shape, defined cheekbones, a sharp nose, and large eyes looking in the same direction. She wears an ornate headpiece with decorative patterns and a lacy edge. Her clothing appears rich, possibly a gown with pearls and intricate embroidery, and she wears a cross pendant. The portrait is framed with floral and ornamental designs, including carvings and floral motifs. The background features detailed floral garlands and drapery. A medallion with a coat of arms is above her head within the decorative elements encircling her portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Hermann Wunderlich

  • Accession Number

    1951.3.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 34, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65360683

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