Lente c. 1612 - 1652

"Lente", an engraving by an anonymous artist, dates from c. 1612-1652 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a woman holding a basket of flowers, surrounded by a delicate floral arrangement. The woman's portrait is reminiscent of the era's allegorical representations of Spring, with her elaborate floral headpiece and the text accompanying the image, which references the beauty of nature and the season. The engraving utilizes a technique that emphasizes the details of the flowers and the woman's clothing, creating a visual effect of both delicacy and richness, typical of the period.