Maria Henriëtte van de Pol (1707-87). Echtgenote van Willem Sautijn
Frans van der Mijn
1750 - 1760
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
82; 65
About this artwork
olieverf op doek
Art Historical Context
This elegant oil-on-canvas portrait by Frans van der Mijn depicts Maria Henriëtte van de Pol (1707–1787), identified as the wife of Willem Sautijn. Painted between 1750 and 1760, the work captures the refined appearance of an 18th-century Dutch woman of means. Van der Mijn, a specialist in portraiture, renders her with careful attention to costume and expression, reflecting the social customs of the period when such images served to affirm family status and marital alliances. Measuring 82 by 65 centimeters, the modest scale suggests it was intended for private display rather than grand public...