Portretten van Pierre de Ronsard en Cassandre Salviati in twee cartouches 1623

This 1623 engraving by Claude Mellan, titled "Portretten van Pierre de Ronsard en Cassandre Salviati in twee cartouches," depicts two figures in profile: the poet Pierre de Ronsard and the woman, Cassandre Salviati. Both figures are encased in elaborate cartouches framed with floral motifs. This piece is an excellent example of Mellan's work known for its delicate lines and detailed rendering of the subject. The inscription below the portraits suggests a personal connection between the artist and the subjects. The print was created in a Baroque style and is now located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.