Maria van Utrecht (1553-1629), echtgenote van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht
ca. 1782 - ca. 1784
Medium
porcelain
Dimensions
9; 8.7; 8.7; 22.5
About this artwork
hoogte 22,5 cm x breedte 9 cm x diepte 8,7 cm
Art Historical Context
This elegant porcelain bust portrays Maria van Utrecht (1553–1629), the devoted wife of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, one of the most influential statesmen of the Dutch Republic. Created nearly a century and a half after her death, the figure serves as a lasting tribute to her role in Dutch history during the turbulent years of the Eighty Years’ War and the formation of the young nation. Produced by the Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht between 1782 and 1784, the work reflects the refined tastes of the late eighteenth century. Dutch porcelain factories of this period specialized in delicate figures and ...