Lente 1581 - 1658

"Lente" is a small, 17th-century etching by Christoffel van Sichem. The artwork depicts a female figure, possibly Spring, with Cupid, who is reaching out to her. The image is contained within a round frame and is set against a background of grass and flowers. This small etching is characteristic of the printmaking style of Sichem, an artist who worked in the Dutch Golden Age. It is an excellent example of how artists used this medium to create intimate and detailed works of art, often exploring themes of love, nature, and allegory.