Portret van Louise, hertogin van Portsmouth
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
137; 193
About this artwork
mezzotint en gravure
Art Historical Context
This elegant engraving captures Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth, a French noblewoman who became one of the most influential figures at the court of King Charles II of England. Created by Dutch printmaker Abraham Bloteling in 1677, the portrait reflects the close political and cultural ties between England and the Netherlands during the late seventeenth century, when Dutch artists frequently worked for English patrons. At just 193 by 137 millimeters, the print was likely intended for circulation among collectors and courtiers who admired the duchess’s style and political sway. Blot...
About the Artist
Abraham Bloteling · 1640–1690
Comment on works: portraits; painter, engraver