Jonge vrouw tussen een jonge en een oude man before 1596

"Jonge vrouw tussen een jonge en een oude man" is an engraving by Gillis van Breen created before 1596, now in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a young woman sitting between an older man and a younger man, a popular theme in Dutch art of the period. The image is filled with intricate details, with delicate lines capturing the folds of the woman’s gown and the expressions of her companions. The engraving's inscription, partially visible in the lower section, suggests a playful commentary on the woman’s choice of suitor, creating a narrative that invites viewers to ponder the theme of courtship and its complexities.