Portret van Maria II Stuart by Pieter Schenk

Portret van Maria II Stuart 1688 - 1711

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk (1660 - 1711) portrays Maria II Stuart, Queen of Great Britain, in regal attire. The piece, created between 1688 and 1711, showcases the elaborate fashion of the late 17th century. Maria, depicted with a pearl necklace and a flowing gown adorned with intricate lace, stands confidently in a landscape setting. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the time and offers a historical record of royal portraiture.