Baadsters bij de ingang van een grot c. 1757

"Baadsters bij de ingang van een grot" (Bathers at the Entrance of a Cave) is an etching by Jean-Joseph Baléchou, a French artist active in the 18th century. The work depicts a group of bathers in a rocky, coastal setting, framed by a large cave opening. Baléchou's attention to detail and the use of light and shadow give the scene a sense of realism. The etching likely reflects the growing popularity of the picturesque during the 18th century, and Baléchou’s work demonstrates the use of classicizing elements in combination with a fascination with the natural world.