Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

"Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio" is a 1697 etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe. This illustration, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a scene from Giovanni Boccaccio's *Decameron*. The black-and-white print, measuring 73 mm by 79 mm, depicts a woman holding two infants, surrounded by a group of onlookers. A man kneels before her, and a seated figure watches over the scene. The etching's detail and use of line bring the scene to life, highlighting the dramatic interaction between the figures. This piece is a testament to de Hooghe's skill in capturing the essence of literary narratives through visual art.