Kwatrijnen bij voorstellingen van een koopman uit Amsterdam en zijn vrouw 1641

"Kwatrijnen bij voorstellingen van een koopman uit Amsterdam en zijn vrouw" is a 1641 engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II). The engraving features a series of quatrains in Dutch, French, and English, about the challenges and rewards of a merchant's life. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers insights into 17th-century Dutch society and trade, reflecting the importance of commerce and the hardships of a merchant's life, especially when away from home. The verses, set in a simple and clear font, focus on the difficulties and rewards of a merchant's journey. Crispijn van de Passe (II), born in 1597, was known for his engravings, particularly portraits and illustrations for books.