Tekst bij het portret van Maria Louisa van Hessen-Kassel Possibly 1751

This engraving by Jacobus Haffman and Pieter Meyer, dated 1751, is an explanation of a portrait of Maria Louisa of Hesse-Kassel. The text, written in Dutch, describes the symbolism of the portrait and the virtues represented by the figure of Maria Louisa. The engraving is a testament to the popularity of allegorical imagery in 18th-century art and provides insight into the cultural values of the time. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, measuring 160 mm x 240 mm.