Pendant portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit
Hercules
Alright Wu Tang, today we're going to steal a really amazing artwork!
Wu Tang
Oh, what kind of artwork is it this time, Hercules?
Hercules
It's a pair of pendant portraits by Rembrandt called 'Pendant portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit'.
Wu Tang
Pendant portraits? What does that mean?
Hercules
Well, it means that there are two portraits that are meant to hang together as a pair.
Wu Tang
Ah, I see. And who are these people in the portraits?
Hercules
They are Marten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit, a couple who got married in 1634.
Wu Tang
Why are these portraits so special?
Hercules
They are special because they have always been kept together since they were painted. Also, unlike many other portraits, these show the subjects at full length.
Hercules
And guess what? The Louvre Museum and the Rijksmuseum jointly purchased these portraits in 2015 for a record-breaking price of €160 million!
Wu Tang
Wow, that's amazing! I can imagine how beautiful they must be.
Hercules
Exactly, Wu Tang! They are truly masterpieces. The rich details, the colors, and the expressions on their faces... they all come together to create something truly captivating.
Bob
Hold it right there, Hercules! I've got you this time!
Hercules
Oh no, it's Bob! Wu Tang, run!
Wu Tang
I'm out of here!
Bob
You may have escaped this time, but I won't rest until I catch you and put an end to your art thefts!
Bob
And mark my words, I won't miss the next one.
Hercules
Good luck with that, Bob.
Bob
Oh, I'll need more than luck. I've got a plan.
Bob walks away, determined to catch Hercules and Wu Tang.
Pendant portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit
