Portrait of Anna van Hannover (1709-1759)

The portrait was commissioned as a likeness of Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, reflecting her status within the Dutch royal family. It was created in 1730 using copper as the support, with the artist employing casein paint, gold, and vitreous enamel to achieve a vivid surface. The work entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display in the Koninklijk Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden.

Its creation history is tied to Christian Friedrich Zincke, who specialized in small-scale portraiture on metal supports during the early 18th century.

The Portrait of Anna van Hannover (1709-1759) is held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is catalogued under the inventory number SK-A-1565. The work has been part of the museum's permanent collection since its acquisition and has been featured in exhibitions focusing on Dutch portraiture and 18th-century European art at the Rijksmuseum.

The portrait of Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, painted by Christian Friedrich Zincke in 1730, has been recognized as a significant example of 18th‑century Dutch portraiture. Its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum’s collection has contributed to renewed scholarly interest in Zincke’s work, influencing subsequent interpretations of royal portraiture in the period. The painting’s technical innovation, combining casein paint with gold and enamel on copper, has informed conservation practices and academic discussion of material techniques in European art.

Created in 1730 by Christian Friedrich Zincke, a German miniature artist who worked in England, this small-scale portrait is executed on a copper plate. The work belongs to the Rococo period and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. Its compact format and luminous surface reflect the refined taste of early‑18th‑century court portraiture.