Portretten van Elizabeth van Lotharingen (?) en gravin Henrietta de Coligny, beiden als herderin 1640

This 1640 engraving by Crispijn van de Passe II depicts two noblewomen, Elizabeth of Lorraine and Countess Henrietta of Coligny, portrayed as shepherdesses. The women are positioned within oval frames and shown in a similar posture, holding crooks in their hands, a symbol of their pastoral role. The detail of their attire and the presence of curtains behind them suggest their elevated status. This small-scale work, a testament to van de Passe's skilled hand, reflects the popularity of idealized portraiture in the 17th century.