Portret van Roswitha van Gandersheim 1776 - 1824

This engraving, created between 1776 and 1824 by Johann Christian Ernst Müller, depicts Roswitha of Gandersheim, a 10th-century German poet and nun. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, presents Roswitha in an oval frame, her head and shoulders visible. She is dressed in the traditional habit of a nun, her hands clasped in prayer. The inscription below the image identifies her as "Roswitha, geboren um 935." This small, intimate portrayal captures a moment of quiet contemplation, offering a glimpse into the life of this influential literary figure.