Smeekoffer van een jongeman 1668 - 1670

"Smeekoffer van een jongeman" ("Supplication of a Young Man") is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Gerard de Lairesse. The artwork depicts a scene of a young man kneeling before a seated woman, likely representing a classical deity. The composition highlights a theatrical dramatic scene, using classical elements such as architecture and drapery. The etching's high level of detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Baroque art. It's an example of Lairesse's mastery in printmaking and his interest in Classical mythology and allegory. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.