Portret van Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaar 1722 - 1784

This 18th-century etching by Simon Fokke is a portrait of Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaar, a Dutch heroine who defended Haarlem against the Spanish forces in 1572. The image depicts her in a warrior's pose, holding a spear and with a sword at her side. The inscription below the image extols her courage and bravery. This etching is a testament to the historical significance of Kenau Hasselaar, a symbol of Dutch resistance against Spanish rule, and is a prime example of 18th-century portraiture.