{"product_id":"maria-hermina-heemskerk-1827-1908-wife-of-menno-david-graaf-van-limburg-stirum-hendrik-willem-mesdag","title":"Maria Hermina Heemskerk (1827-1908), Wife of Menno David Graaf van Limburg Stirum - Hendrik Willem Mesdag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Maria Hermina Heemskerk, wife of Menno David Graaf van Limburg Stirum, by Hendrik Willem Mesdag, painted in 1887. The work exemplifies Mesdag's skill in portraiture, capturing the sitter's likeness with a subdued palette and careful attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Hendrik Willem Mesdag depicts Maria Hermina Heemskerk (1827-1908), the wife of Menno David Graaf van Limburg Stirum. Mesdag, a Dutch painter known for his marine scenes and landscapes, also produced portraits of prominent figures within his social circle. This work, painted in 1887, showcases Mesdag's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his sitter. \n\nThe composition is a traditional three-quarter view, with Maria Hermina positioned against a dark, subtly patterned background. She is dressed in a black gown with a delicate white lace collar and cap. Her hands, adorned with rings, are clasped in her lap. To the right of the subject is a coat of arms with an inscription above it. The subdued palette and careful attention to detail contribute to the portrait's sense of dignity and quiet composure. Mesdag's brushwork is evident in the rendering of the fabrics and the subtle modelling of the face, conveying a sense of realism and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/peasant-family-in-a-boat-fyodor-vasilyev-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePeasant Family in a Boat - Fyodor Vasilyev — Fyodor Vasilyev\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/erechtheion-the-portico-of-caryatids-vasily-polenov\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eErechtheion. The portico of caryatids - Vasily Polenov — Vasily Polenov\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrik Willem Mesdag","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900349522255,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900350603599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900350636367,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Maria-Hermina-Heemskerk-1827-1908-Wife-of-Menno-David-Graaf-van-Limburg-Stirum_Poster_CompositorV1_1781230228687.jpg?v=1781230238","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/maria-hermina-heemskerk-1827-1908-wife-of-menno-david-graaf-van-limburg-stirum-hendrik-willem-mesdag","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}