Porträt Cornelis van Diest (?) und seiner Frau

Portrait of Cornelis van Diest (?) and his Wife

The sitters in this striking double portrait are probably Cornelis van Diest, a prominent citizen of Antwerp, and his wife Lucretia Courtois. She wears a gold cross on a chain at her neck, while he sports a red sash, staff and sword. The painting commemorates his military office as well as their marriage. The dog, parrot and vine all symbolise fidelity.