Author: Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780) and Pothoven, Hendrik (1725-1807) after Honthorst, Gerard van (1592-1656)
Title: [Antique Portrait Print/portret, etching and engraving]: AMALIA Countess van Solms/Gravin Amalia van Solms, published 1753.
Description: Beautiful portrait of Amalia van Solms (1602-1675) in an oval. On the bottom some elements representing her interests: a book, a globe and some embroidery work. A large lyre at the bottom of the frame. Inscribed on the oval: 'AMELIA Gravinne van Solms...'. Signed: 'G.v. Honthorst Pinx. / J. Houbraken sculps. 1753'. On verso pen and ink inscription, likely from the 19th century. This bust portrait is drawn from a larger composition at the Rijksmuseum (SK-A-874). The Dutch Crown Princess Amalia van Oranje is named after Amalia van Solms. Etching and engraving on paper, with broad margins; plate mark: 358 x 228 mm, total: 432 x 296 mm, in passepartout. Some smudges and staining along the margins; Muller 196

Keywords: Dutch Royals|Portraits|Women