Portret van Geneviève d'Urfé 1628 - 1670

This engraving, created between 1628 and 1670, is a portrait of Geneviève d'Urfé by Pieter de (II) Jode. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the subject in a formal pose, dressed in elaborate attire with a pearl necklace and a large ruff. The inscription below the image identifies her as the widow of Charles Alexander, Duke of Croy, and Marchioness of Havre. The engraving is a prime example of the Baroque period’s interest in depicting individuals of high social status and capturing their refined appearance with meticulous detail.