Portret van Anna Paulowna Romanowa 1817

This 1817 engraving by Willem van Senus, a Dutch artist known for his portraits, depicts Anna Paulowna, the Queen of the Netherlands. The portrait shows her in a simple, yet elegant dress, with a pearl necklace. The inscription at the bottom identifies her as "Queen Anna Paulowna, Princess of Orange, etc." The surrounding frame includes a wreath with the word "Vrede," which means "peace" in Dutch, suggesting the Queen's role as a symbol of peace and stability during her reign. The engraving is a striking example of the refined artistic style that characterized the early 19th century, and is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.