Stuurman en zijn vrouw 1641

"Stuurman en zijn vrouw" is an etching from 1641 by Crispijn van de Passe the Younger, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts two oval portraits, one of a sailor, the other of his wife. The sailor, depicted in a fur cap, holds a compass and hourglass, while his wife holds an apple, suggesting a connection to the dangers and rewards of the sea. This print, a part of a series, is a visual representation of the maritime life of the Dutch Golden Age, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and the perils of seafaring.