Portret van Johanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier 1805

Willem van Senus's 1805 engraving, "Portret van Johanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier," depicts Johanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier in the character of Epichaene from the play "Epichaene, or The Silent Woman" by Ben Jonson. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, captures Ziesenis-Wattier's likeness as she portrays the character in a theatrical pose with a dramatic drape. The engraving showcases Senus's mastery of detail and the ability to capture the personality of his subject. This print is a significant example of portraiture within the theater and provides insight into the social and artistic trends of early 19th-century Netherlands.