Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted c. 1590 - c. 1609.

Kenau Hasselaer was a widow and owned a shipbuilding business. As the leader of a group of women she helped defend Haarlem during the Spanish siege in 1573. At the time, she was described as a ‘very masculine woman, the bravest of all who relentlessly taunted the enemies.’ And she was honoured with portraits like this one. Later, she became the epitome of a heroic woman in general.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in The birth of the Republic / Mannerism and caravaggism, 17th Century, Main building.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 26.5 × 34.8 cm

Print: 26.5 × 34.8 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108524. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.