Portret van Maria, hertogin van Bourgondië 1650

This engraving, “Portret van Maria, hertogin van Bourgondië,” was created by Cornelis Visscher in 1650. The artwork depicts Maria of Burgundy, Duchess of Burgundy, in a bust-length portrait. Visscher’s use of fine lines and intricate detail brings a sense of realism to the composition, enhancing the visual representation of the Duchess. The inscription beneath the image details Maria’s lineage and her marriage to Maximilian, Archduke of Austria. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Visscher’s skill in engraving and serves as a visual record of a significant historical figure.