Portrait of Maria de la Queillerie (1629-64), first Wife of Jan van Riebeeck, or his second Wife Maria Scipio (c. 1630-95) c. 1660

This anonymous portrait from c. 1660 depicts either Maria de la Queillerie, the first wife of Jan van Riebeeck, or his second wife, Maria Scipio. The painting showcases the sitter in a formal pose, wearing a dark dress with a white collar and cuffs, and holding a fan. The sitter's elegant attire and the presence of a window view in the background suggest a portrayal of an upper-class woman. The subject's expression is somewhat reserved, adding to the formal and dignified atmosphere of the portrait. The painting offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent individuals in 17th-century Dutch colonial society.