Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman 1648 - 1664

This etching, *Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman*, was created by Cornelis van (II) Dalen in 1648-1664. It portrays Anna Maria van Schurman, a Dutch scholar and polymath, in a formal portrait, emphasizing her intellectual pursuits. She is depicted in an oval frame, surrounded by allegorical symbols of knowledge, including a globe and books, while two cherubs hold scrolls with Latin inscriptions. The background suggests a Dutch cityscape, highlighting van Schurman's social standing and the setting of her intellectual endeavors. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures van Schurman's esteemed role in 17th-century intellectual life.