Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman 1763 - 1804

This engraving, "Portret van Anna Maria van Schurman," by Carel Jacob de Huyser, depicts the Dutch scholar and polymath Anna Maria van Schurman. The image was created between 1763 and 1804, shortly before the artist's death in 1804. Van Schurman is portrayed in an oval frame, with a simple background, and her scholarly pursuits are alluded to by the books and parchment in the lower corners of the artwork. The image captures her refined appearance and serious expression, suggesting her intellectual prowess.