Tastzin 1600 - 1676

This anonymous etching, "Tastzin," from the 17th century, depicts a woman standing on a terrace holding a bird in her hand. The woman wears a large, flowing dress and a feathered cap. The composition is balanced, featuring a small tree and a cobweb in the upper left corner, while a small dog sits on the terrace at the lower left. This print is a prime example of Dutch Baroque art, known for its detailed realism and emphasis on light and shadow. The print, held in the Rijksmuseum, likely depicts the human emotion of "Gevoelen", which translates to “feelings” in English, highlighting the importance of sentiment in the artwork.