Portret van een man en een vrouw (keerzijde) vermoedelijk Willem Frederik Markgraaf van Brandenburg-Anspach (1686-1723) en zijn vrouw Christiane Charlotte van Württemberg (1694-1723) 1710 - 1730

This is a double-sided portrait miniature of Willem Frederik, Margrave of Brandenburg-Anspach, and his wife, Christiane Charlotte of Württemberg, made by an anonymous artist. The intimate scale of the piece suggests it was created to be worn or carried as a token of affection or remembrance, common among the elite. These portraits offer a glimpse into the social expectations of 17th-century aristocratic marriage, where alliances were as much about power as personal connection. Note the stylistic choices: the elaborate wigs and fine lace, symbols of status and wealth. It makes you wonder about the individuals behind these carefully constructed images. Did they feel confined by their roles, or did they find agency within them? Both Willem and Christiane died young, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. This miniature becomes a poignant relic of a brief shared existence, inviting reflection on love, loss, and the weight of dynastic duty.