Buste van een vrouw, mogelijk een zelfportret van Maria de' Medici 1587

This 1587 engraving by Maria de' Medici, the future Queen of France, is a self-portrait that shows her in profile, wearing a richly detailed headdress and collar. The image, which is a bust-length portrait, captures a sense of elegance and sophistication. The delicate lines and intricate details of the engraving demonstrate the artist's skilled use of the medium, which was a popular form of portraiture in the 16th and 17th centuries. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life and personality of a powerful woman who played a significant role in European history.