Portretten van Louisa Francisca de Guzman en een onbekende hooggeplaatste vrouw, beiden als herderin 1640

This engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II), dating back to 1640, portrays two women dressed as shepherdesses. The left side of the engraving depicts Louisa Francisca de Guzman, a member of a prominent Spanish family, while the right side features an unknown noblewoman. The artist's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of realism and depth, which is typical of the Dutch Golden Age. These portraits, now in the Rijksmuseum, are considered a prime example of the popularity of the pastoral ideal in European art.