Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover

Sitterback to top

• Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), Mother of George I; granddaughter of James I. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.

Artistback to top

• 'F.M.R.' (active 1648). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

By an assistant of François Dieussart (d.1661), inscribed on the back, F.M.R.F., perhaps the initials of the sculptor. The inscription translates as: The Most Serene Princess Sophia of the Palatine, Daughter of Frederick King of Bohemia, AD 1648, aged 17.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 576

Subjects & Themesback to top

• On display at the Gallery
• Sculptures