Stijfster en kamenierster 1641

"Stijfster en kamenierster" (1641), an etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II), depicts two women, a laundress and a chambermaid, in oval frames. The laundress holds a piece of lace in her hands, while the chambermaid holds a cloth with a decorative edge. The image is part of a series of prints by van de Passe that illustrate the lives of women, with the women represented in everyday activities. This engraving is a fine example of the artist's style, which is characterized by its attention to detail and its realistic portrayal of human figures.