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Anna Maria van Schurman, by Paulus Lesire, ink, 1643

Anna Maria van Schurman

Paulus Lesire

1643

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait Anna Maria Van Schurman

Dominant colour

Overview

Anna Maria van Schurman is a 1643 ink by Paulus Lesire, a Baroque work, depicting Anna Maria Van Schurman, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paulus Lesire
When & what style?
1643 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman, Anna Maria van Schurman, in a simple dress. She's looking straight at us with a calm face. The artist made this engraving in 1643, which is interesting because it was a way to share images of important people with many others, and Anna Maria van Schurman was a learned woman who wrote about her beliefs. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image, engraving.

About the artist

Portrait of Paulus Lesire
Artist

Paulus Lesire

Paulus Lesire (1611–1654) was a Dutch painter who specialised in history paintings and portraits.

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