Herm met kindergezicht c. 1660

François Bourlier's etching "Herm met kindergezicht" (c. 1660) depicts a bust of a child on a pedestal, possibly a classical sculpture. The detail and the shading of the etching are executed with great skill, capturing the child's youthful features and the textural quality of the bust. Bourlier's artwork demonstrates the artist's talent for capturing realistic detail within the limitations of the etching medium. This small-scale piece exemplifies the artistry of 17th century Dutch etching.