Lot 310: School of Pourbus, double portrait of Lodewijk Makeblijde (age 75) and his spouse Marie Waels (age 67), dated 1608, oil on oak 64 x 46 cm. (25.2 x 18.1 in.), Frame: 74 x 56 cm. (29.1 x 22.0 in.)

School of Pourbus, double portrait of Lodewijk Makeblijde (age 75) and his spouse Marie Waels (age 67), dated 1608, oil on oakThe Makeblijde family was an important historical family from Poperinge. The portrayed Lodewijk Makeblijde the elder, was the city's mayor between 1571 and 1600. The son of the here portrayed couple, also named Lodewijk, was a famous Flemish Jesuit and a Renaissance poet and hymn writer.64 x 46 cm. (25.2 x 18.1 in.), Frame: 74 x 56 cm. (29.1 x 22.0 in.)