Portret van Mary Villiers, hertogin van Richmond en Lennox 1645 - 1670

Wenceslaus Hollar, a renowned 17th-century printmaker, created this etching of Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, sometime between 1645 and 1670. This portrait depicts the Duchess in a seated pose, holding a single rose in her right hand, a symbol of love and beauty. Her elegant attire, a richly embroidered gown, pearl necklace, and a delicate lace collar, reflects her high social standing. This etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the English aristocracy during the 17th century.