Maria Clementina Sobieska in het kraambed 1727

This 1727 engraving by Leonard Schenk, titled "Maria Clementina Sobieska in het kraambed," depicts the Polish noblewoman Maria Clementina Sobieska in her postpartum bed. This detailed scene showcases the opulence of the time, with a richly decorated bed, multiple servants attending to the new mother, and a fireplace in the background. The inscription below the image provides additional information about the event, noting that she gave birth to a son on March 7, 1725. Schenk's engraving captures the historical significance of this event, highlighting the life of a prominent figure within Polish nobility and providing a glimpse into the practices and customs of childbirth in the 18th century. This small work, measuring just 165 mm by 185 mm, is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a valuable historical and artistic insight into the life of Maria Clementina Sobieska.