Allegorie op de verloving van Henriette Catharina, prinses van Oranje-Nassau en Enno Lodewijk, graaf van Oost-Friesland, 1641 1641

This anonymous engraving from 1641, "Allegorie op de verloving van Henriette Catharina, prinses van Oranje-Nassau en Enno Lodewijk, graaf van Oost-Friesland", depicts the betrothal of Henriette Catharina of Orange-Nassau and Enno Louis, Count of East Frisia. The allegory is depicted as a shepherd and shepherdess, with their attire and accessories symbolizing the marriage and their respective families. The piece is a prime example of allegory in art, offering a glimpse into the visual language used to celebrate political and social events in 17th-century Dutch art. The engraving is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the museum's dedication to showcasing the rich history of Dutch visual culture.