Portret van Maria II Stuart by Pieter van Gunst

Portret van Maria II Stuart c. 1688 - 1731

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

old engraving style

unrealistic statue

old-timey

19th century

golden font

historical font

columned text

This engraving by Pieter van Gunst depicts Maria II Stuart, Queen of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. The artwork is an example of portraiture, a popular genre in the 17th and 18th centuries, and showcases van Gunst's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject. The intricate detail of the Queen's attire and the elegant ornamentation of the frame add to the grandeur of the portrait. The work was created between 1688 and 1731 and is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.