Vluchtende waternimfen 1720

This etching, created in 1720 by Bernard Picart, titled "Vluchtende waternimfen" depicts a scene of fleeing water nymphs. The nymphs are shown running through the water, while a bearded male figure sits in the foreground. The work is framed with a decorative border of reeds and oars. The scene, depicted in meticulous detail, highlights the artist's skill in rendering the natural world and capturing a moment of motion and escape. This piece is a fine example of Picart's mastery of etching, which was popular in the 18th century. The Rijksmuseum houses this small but significant work by a prominent Dutch artist.