Vrouw met een papegaai in een venster 1683 - 1755

"Vrouw met een papegaai in een venster" (Woman with a Parrot in a Window) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan (II) Verkolje, created between 1683 and 1755. The artwork depicts a woman seated in a window, with a parrot perched on her hand and a birdcage nearby. Verkolje was known for his detailed portraiture, and this print showcases his mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and realism. The composition, with its circular frame and the woman's central position, emphasizes the subject's presence and draws the viewer's eye to her. The inclusion of the parrot and the birdcage suggests themes of domesticity, companionship, and perhaps even freedom. The artwork exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age tradition of portraiture, characterized by meticulous detail and naturalism.