Artwork
Anna Maria van Schurman
Anna Maria van Schurman is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis van Dalen the Younger. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:on oval frame, in plate: ANNA MARIA A SCHURMAN.; lower center in plate (on cartellino): Tanta fides caelo, tanta est fiducia, divae / Hoccine Schurmannae vultus in aere micet?/ Disce gravis, sculptor, quae sit vesania caepti: / Haec, ais, haec aevi Sideris umbra tui est?/ Tun' similem praestes aetas cui nulla secundam / Edidit, et non est ulla datura parem? / CONSTANTER; botton margin in plate: Cornelius Ioson van Ceulen Pinxit Clemendt de Ionghe excudebat C. v. Dalen Iunior sculpsit; by later hand, lower left on mount, in graphite: Cornelis van Dalen the younger. Amsterdam 1638-1664 Anna Maria van Schurman, painter + poetess, / Hollstein V, p. 120. 153 ii/iii; by later hand, upper right verso, in graphite: 3,10; by later hand, lower left verso, in graphite: C'9 / 10/6 / 4938; by later hand, upper right mount verso, in graphite: 63, 281; by later hand, lower center mount verso, in graphite: 2/479
- Markings
- Marked:None.
About this work
Overview
This 1657 engraving by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger portrays Anna Maria van Schurman, capturing her likeness with meticulous detail.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Anna Maria van Schurman, a renowned scholar and artist of her time, shown holding a book, symbolizing her intellectual pursuits and artistic talents, which included painting and polyglot abilities.
Technique & Style
Characterized by intricate details such as the folds of her attire and the lines of her face, the work exemplifies the attention to realism typical of Baroque art, inviting the viewer to appreciate its nuanced execution.
History & Provenance
Created in 1657 by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, the engraving's specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
The piece reflects the Baroque movement's emphasis on detailed realism, while Van Schurman's portrayal highlights the rare visibility of female scholars and artists during the 17th century.
Legacy
As a detailed portrait of a multifaceted female figure of the era, the engraving contributes to the historical record of Anna Maria van Schurman's achievements and the broader representation of women in art and scholarship.
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Artist & collection
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