Hipparchia and crates cats, Daniël van den Bremden, 1637

Engraving depicting the greek philosophers hipparchia of maroneia and crates of thebes. From the book proefsteen van de trou-ringh (touchstone of the wedding ring) written by jacob cats. Hipparchia and crates are depicted wearing 17th-century clothing. In the scene depicted, crates is trying to dissuade hipparchia from her affections for him by pointing to his head to show how ugly he is. Hipparchia's parents can be seen peeking behind the curtain. Date: 1637.