Portretten van Eleonora van Mantua en Anna van Oostenrijk, beiden als herderin 1640

This engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II) from 1640 depicts portraits of Eleonora of Mantua and Anna of Austria. Both women are portrayed as shepherdesses, a popular allegorical representation of queens and noblewomen in the 17th century. The print, held in the Rijksmuseum, measures a modest 110 mm by 148 mm, showcasing the fine detail and craftsmanship of van de Passe's work. This print is a beautiful example of a portrait engraving in the Baroque style, renowned for its detailed depiction and use of light and shadow.