Portretten van twee onbekende vrouwen, beiden als herderin 1640

This etching by Crispijn van de Passe the Younger, created in 1640, depicts two unidentified women dressed as shepherdesses. They are depicted in oval frames against a background of pastoral scenery. The women are presented in an idealized and elegant manner, symbolizing innocence and purity. The fine details and intricate lines of the etching showcase van de Passe's mastery of the medium, typical of the Dutch Golden Age. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of the 17th-century Dutch tradition of portraiture and genre painting, offering a glimpse into the artistic sensibility of the era.