Advocaat en zijn vrouw 1641

This etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II) shows the portraits of an advocate and his wife, both depicted in oval frames. The image, part of a series of portraits of prominent figures of the time, is a fine example of the artist's detailed style and his interest in capturing the individuality of his subjects. The etchings are accompanied by rhyming Dutch verses, which add to the visual narrative and provide insight into the lives of the depicted couple. The piece, created in 1641, showcases a combination of portraiture and illustrative techniques, typical of the early Baroque period. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.