Anna Maria van Schurman
(1607-1678), Poet and scholarSitter in 7 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Anna Maria van Schurman had become an honorary member of the Utrecht artists' guild in 1643, but was principally known for her intellectual achievements. The first woman to study at a Dutch university, she was famous for her knowledge of languages, history, poetry, the liberal arts, philosophy, medicine and theology, and for her piety.
by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, published by Clemendt de Jonghe, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)
line engraving, mid 17th century
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after Unknown artist
etching, mid 17th century
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by Jonas Suyderhoef, after Jan Lievens
line engraving, mid to late 17th century
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by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, published by Clemendt de Jonghe, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)
line engraving, mid 17th century
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by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, published by Frederick de Wit, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)
line engraving, mid 17th century
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by Cornelis van Dalen the Younger, after Cornelius Johnson (Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen)
line engraving, mid 17th century
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by Anna Maria van Schurman
etching and line engraving, 1640
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