Portret van Anne Bastard 1742 - 1765

This mezzotint, "Portret van Anne Bastard," was created by James McArdell between 1742 and 1765. The artwork, located at the Rijksmuseum, depicts Anne Bastard in an oval frame, positioned against a dark background. The artist has captured her in a delicate pose, with her gaze directed to the viewer. The print is a mezzotint, a printmaking technique that uses a tonal range to depict subtle gradations of light and shadow, as seen in Anne's garments. The artist, James McArdell, was a prominent mezzotint engraver during the 18th century.