Artwork
Henrietta, hertogin van Orléans

Henrietta, hertogin van Orléans is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Samuel Cooper. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
This is a small, round portrait painted on cardboard. A woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace sits against a green background. She wears a blue dress with a white collar and a decorative bow at the neckline.
The painting is framed like a locket, with a gold clasp on top. The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1670.
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Overview
This small, round portrait on cardboard is titled 'Henrietta, hertogin van Orléans'. Created in 1670, it is a characteristic example of the artist's work.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, identified as Henrietta, Duchess of Orléans, wearing a blue dress and pearl necklace. Her curly hair and ornate clothing suggest a high social status.
Technique & Style
The painting is a finely detailed miniature, typical of Samuel Cooper's style. The use of cardboard as a medium and the gold clasp framing the portrait give it a locket-like appearance.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. It was signed by the artist in the corner with the year 1670, confirming its date and attribution to Samuel Cooper, an English miniature painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Cooper (1609 – 5 May 1672), sometimes spelt Samuel Cowper, was an English miniature painter. He was the younger brother of Alexander Cooper.













