Portretten van Barbara van den Broeck en een onbekende vrouw, beiden als herderin 1640

This 1640 engraving by Crispijn van de Passe depicts two women, Barbara van den Broeck and an unknown woman, both portrayed as shepherdesses. The work, which is part of a series, presents the women within oval frames, a popular format for portraiture during this period. The prints showcase the intricate details of their clothing and the delicate features of their faces. Van de Passe, a renowned engraver, was known for his skillful rendering of light and shadow, which brings depth and dimension to the figures. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing art lovers a glimpse into the portraiture of the Dutch Golden Age.