Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman 1640 - 1676

This etching, “Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman”, created by Theodor Matham between 1640 and 1676, depicts Anna Maria van Schurman, a well-known Dutch scholar and polymath, as a young woman. Van Schurman stands in an elegant pose with a book resting on a table beside her. The detailed engraving depicts her with a lace collar, a richly embroidered bodice, and a decorative chain holding a locket, typical of the fashion of the period. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.