Antique Portrait of Amalia, Princess of Orange, by Houbraken Proof

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Rare antique portrait (proof/proefdruk c.1750) titled 'Amelia, Gravinne van Solms, gemalinne van Frederik Hendrik, Prins van Oranje enz enz.'. Engraving of Amalia, Princess of Orange. Half length with curled hair with pearl ropes, pearl earrings and necklace, low gown, and jewelled bodice.

Artists and Engravers: Jakob Houbraken (1698-1780) was a very productive Dutch 18th. Century engraver, who produced a great number of book-illustrations in the taste of the time. He also engraved many portraits and some prints after contemporary masters.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
Date: 1757
Overall size: 29.5 x 42.5 cm.
Image size: 21 x 34 cm.

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