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Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer
Ref: sk-a-502
Kenau Hasselaer was a widow and owned a shipbuilding business. As the leader of a group of women she helped defend Haarlem during the Spanish siege in 1573. At the time, she was described as a ‘very masculine woman, the bravest of all who relentlessly taunted the enemies.’ And she was honoured with portraits like this one. Later, she became the epitome of a heroic woman in general.
Title: Kenau Simonsdr Hasselaer
Artist:
Date: c. 1590 - c. 1609
Medium: panel; oil paint (paint)
Type: painting
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