Kwatrijnen bij de voorstellingen van Alutea A. en Rosea A.D. 1640

This page of text titled, *Kwatrijnen bij de voorstellingen van Alutea A. en Rosea A.D.*, was made by Crispijn van de Passe the Younger in the 17th century. During this time, the Dutch Republic was experiencing a Golden Age, marked by significant economic and cultural growth, but also stark social hierarchies. Van de Passe's work provides a window into the social and cultural values of the era. The poems, dedicated to Alutea and Rosea, hint at the importance of female figures in Dutch society, even while their representation was often idealized. The intertwining of French and Dutch languages, further suggests a culturally diverse readership, reflecting the Netherlands' position as a center of trade and intellectual exchange. It's a delicate dance between admiration and the constraints placed on women. The emotional undertones speak to the complexities of love, beauty, and mortality. The verse reflects the societal norms and the personal longings experienced during this formative period in Dutch history.