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Anna and Maria Tesselschade Visscher – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph

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Anna and Maria Tesselschade Visscher – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph presents a refined interior scene featuring Anna and Maria Tesselschade Visscher, two accomplished sisters from the Dutch Golden Age renowned for their contributions to literature, the arts, and intellectual life. Daughters of the poet and merchant Roemer Visscher, they were central figures in the Muiderkring, a circle of artists, poets, and scholars that included Hooft, Vondel, and Huygens. Maria Tesselschade Visscher (1594–1649), seated in the foreground, was admired not only for her poetry but also for her skill in engraving, glass cutting, and singing. Her older sister Anna Visscher (1583–1651), standing beside her, was a poet and translator who earned praise from many contemporaries for her intellect and talent. The print shows them engaging in cultured activities, with Maria holding a decorative glass object and Anna reading aloud from a book, suggesting the harmony of art, poetry, and domestic refinement. The room is modest but elegant, with a curtained bed and cabinet, emphasizing the private, intellectual world these women inhabited. Drawn by Herman ten Kate and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht around 1850, the lithograph is carefully composed and softly hand-colored, capturing the grace and intellect of these two sisters. This lithograph is in very good condition with strong lines, even tonality, and well-preserved hand coloring. Framing suggestion: An understated gilt or walnut frame with cream or grey archival matting will enhance the refined and contemplative mood of this portrait. Use UV-protective glass to maintain the condition of the print over time. Keywords: Maria Tesselschade Visscher print, Anna Visscher lithograph, Dutch Golden Age women, antique intellectual portrait, 19th-century hand-colored lithograph, Herman ten Kate drawing, Utrecht lithography, Muiderkring sisters, female poets in history, Dutch literary salon, Visscher family art, women in the arts, historical poet portrait, collectible Dutch culture print
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    This lithograph is in very good condition with strong lines, even tonality, and well-preserved hand coloring.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11761-3561stDibs: LU3054344530822

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