Jonkvrouw Johanna Cornelia Mollerus (1792-1844)

Autissier’s miniature displays his characteristic delicacy of color and meticulous attention to the textures of fabric and jewelry. The ivory support provides a luminous surface that enhances the subtle modeling of skin tones, while the fine brushwork captures the sheen of the dress and the intricate pattern of the gold‑edged frame.

Created during the Neoclassical period, the portrait reflects the early‑nineteenth‑century Belgian school of miniature painting, of which Autissier was a leading figure. After remaining in private hands, the piece entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of refined portraiture from the era.