Engelse koopman en zijn vrouw 1641

This engraving by Crispijn van de Passe II, titled "Engelse koopman en zijn vrouw," depicts a London merchant and his wife in 1641. The couple is portrayed in separate oval frames, dressed in elaborate attire typical of the 17th century. The engraving, measuring just 98 mm in height and 144 mm in width, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing minute details and the refined elegance of 17th-century Dutch society. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy couple during the Dutch Golden Age.