Portret van Margaretha van Oostenrijk, landvoogdes der Nederlanden 1748

This 1748 etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt (1711-1779) is a portrait of Margareta of Austria, the Dowager of Savoy and Governor of the Netherlands. The portrait is featured in an oval frame and is accompanied by a short biographical note about the sitter. Punt is best known for his historical portraits and etchings, which were often collected in bound volumes. The etching's delicate lines and fine detail capture the dignified features of Margareta of Austria, conveying her stature as an important figure in Dutch history. This example is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.