Portret van Maria Henrietta Stuart c. 1632 - 1644

Crispijn van den Queborn's "Portret van Maria Henrietta Stuart," dating to between 1632 and 1644, is an engraving of the Queen Consort of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents a portrait of Maria Henrietta in an oval frame, a popular choice for 17th-century portraits, with the sitter's face and upper torso filling the frame. Her pearl necklace and elaborate lace collar suggest her royal status, while the inscription surrounding the portrait offers a description of her lineage, emphasizing her significance as the wife of King Charles I of England. This engraving provides a glimpse into the artistic portrayal of royalty in the 17th century.