Knielend kind met druiventros 1630 - 1652

"Knielend kind met druiventros" (Kneeling Child with Bunch of Grapes) is an etching by Pieter van Avont, dating from 1630 to 1652, and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small-scale print features a cherubic figure, kneeling and holding a bunch of grapes, with a vine trailing down beside them. Avont's work is characterized by meticulous detail and a sensitive portrayal of youthful figures, as seen in this etching. The composition is simple yet evocative, highlighting the child's innocent beauty and the richness of the grapes. This piece reflects the Dutch Baroque style, with its emphasis on realism and the depiction of everyday objects.