Grietgen (Margaretha) Jansdr. 1580

This 1580 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius portrays Grietgen (Margaretha) Jansdr. in an oval frame. Goltzius, a Dutch artist renowned for his mastery of engraving, captures the sitter's features with meticulous detail. The intricate lines of the engraving highlight the delicate lace collar, the fine fabric of her dress, and the soft contours of her face. The inscription around the frame identifies the subject, "Grietgen Jansdr.," and the date "1580." The artwork is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.