Portretten van Frans van Mieris en Jan Havicksz. Steen 1753

This engraving, "Portretten van Frans van Mieris en Jan Havicksz. Steen," by Jacob Houbraken depicts two Dutch Golden Age artists: Frans van Mieris the Elder and Jan Havicksz Steen. Created in 1753, the work shows the two artists in bust-length portraits with meticulous detail, capturing their expressions and attire with precision. The inclusion of a monkey holding a palette and brushes at the bottom of the engraving reinforces the artistic theme. Houbraken's engraving is an example of the 18th-century Dutch tradition of portraiture, which often celebrated prominent figures of the past. The work is a valuable historical record of these significant Dutch artists.