Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

This etching, *Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio*, was created by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe in 1697. It is a detailed illustration depicting a scene from the Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio's *Decameron*, a collection of novellas. De Hooghe was known for his skilled use of etching and his detailed illustrations of literary works, including *The Decameron*. This artwork provides viewers with a glimpse into the world of storytelling in 17th century Europe and the continued popularity of Boccaccio's tales in the Netherlands. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.