Portret van Petronella Wilhelmi after 1675

This engraving, *Portret van Petronella Wilhelmi*, created after 1675 by Pieter Philippe, depicts Petronella Wilhelmi, wife of Ferdinand Gruijwaerts, a prominent Dutch merchant. The portrait is presented in an oval frame with an inscription detailing Petronella’s life and death. This engraved portrait, likely created as a memorial, emphasizes Petronella’s virtue through the inscription’s melancholic tone and the composition that positions her as a dignified and solemn figure. The print, a popular form of portraiture in the 17th and 18th centuries, offers a glimpse into the life of an individual who has left a lasting impression on the Dutch community.