Dubbelportret van Elisabeth Bekker en Agatha Deken 1784

This 1784 engraving by Antoine Alexandre Joseph Cardon, titled *Dubbelportret van Elisabeth Bekker en Agatha Deken*, depicts two women, likely the famous Dutch authors Elisabeth Bekker and Agatha Deken, in separate oval portraits. The work is framed by a decorative rope-like border with bows and a cartouche, creating a formal and elegant presentation. This piece is a prime example of 18th-century portraiture, with its emphasis on capturing likenesses within a classical setting. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the engraving offers insight into the lives and legacy of these literary figures.