Portret van een courtisane 1630 - 1710

"Portret van een courtisane" is an anonymous engraving from the 17th century, housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small-scale work depicts a woman in elaborate attire, with a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a feather, a pearl necklace, and a richly decorated dress. The portrait is framed within an oval, which was a common feature of engravings during this period. The engraving likely portrays a courtesan, a woman who was often associated with wealth and status in European society.