Gedicht op de verjaardag van Anna de Hooghe Possibly 1715 - 1716

"Gedicht op de verjaardag van Anna de Hooghe" (Poem on the Birthday of Anna de Hooghe), a work by Sara Groenwolt, is a handwritten poem in Dutch. It was likely composed between 1715 and 1716 and commemorates the 72nd birthday of Anna de Hooghe, who was the widow of Mr. A. Lüvelf Baklüysen. The poem, written in beautiful script, celebrates de Hooghe's life and expresses gratitude for her presence. It provides a glimpse into the personal lives and social customs of the 18th century, particularly in the Netherlands. The artwork exemplifies a genre of personal, handwritten works that were often created for special occasions, demonstrating both the artistic talent and the emotional significance of these pieces.