Portrait of Helena Fourment, with a young page behind her 1782

This mezzotint, created in 1782 by Richard Earlom, is a copy of Peter Paul Rubens' painting, "Portrait of Helena Fourment." The print depicts Rubens' second wife, Helena Fourment, standing with a young page behind her. The work is a fine example of the mezzotint style, which uses a grainy, tonal effect to render the subject. Earlom was renowned for his skill in reproducing paintings, and this print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to his artistry.