Portret van Regina Varnbüler 1597

"Portret van Regina Varnbüler" is a woodcut portrait by Jakob Lederlein, created in 1597. The image depicts Regina Varnbüler, a woman of noble birth, portrayed in an oval frame. She is seated and dressed in an elaborate gown, with her hands resting on a table. The image is surrounded by a decorative frame adorned with cherubs, flowers, and foliage. The inscription below the image identifies Varnbüler as a Queen and "Caretaker of the Home" - a testament to the societal expectations of women in the 16th century. This small yet intricate work is a valuable example of woodcut portraiture from the late Renaissance period.