Double portrait of a young couple as Granida and Daiphilo c. 1640 - 1670

Jan Mijtens's "Double portrait of a young couple as Granida and Daiphilo" (c. 1640 - 1670) depicts a young couple in a pastoral setting, likely a reference to the story of Granida and Daifilo, a popular Italian romance novel of the time. The couple is portrayed in an idealized setting, surrounded by lush vegetation, a stone fountain, and a winged cherub. The work is a fine example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, characterized by its lifelike detail and elegant composition. The inclusion of the fountain with its cherub and sheep suggests an allegory of love and fidelity.