"Beleefde Goossen" and "Prijne Lecker-tants"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image features two portrait engravings side by side, showing the upper bodies of an elderly man and an elderly woman. Both individuals are positioned in profile within oval frames. The man on the left has deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a slightly protruding chin, with expressive facial lines that indicate advanced age. His hair is mostly covered by a textured cap, with only a few locks visible, and he wears a simple draped garment. The woman on the right displays similar signs of aging, with pronounced wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and mouth, and she has a slight downward gaze. Her head is covered by a hooded cloth, likely part of her attire, and her garment appears modest and plain. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by either figure. The background of the image consists of evenly spaced horizontal lines that fill the rectangular space around the ovals.