Ruiterportret van Maria II Stuart 1689 - 1726

This etching, created between 1689 and 1726 by Dutch artist Jan van Vianen, depicts a regal portrait of Queen Mary II of England astride a rearing horse. The artwork, which is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcases the Queen's power and authority with meticulous detail. The inscription "Maria D.G." and the banner "Scot. Fran. et Hib. Re" in the foreground, along with the city below, reveal the subject and her kingdom. The artist's use of etching and the intricate depiction of the queen’s attire and the horse’s anatomy adds to the grandeur of the scene, creating a masterful portrait of the queen.