Plate 3: Bertoldo holding a hare in his hand, from "Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno" 1705 - 1715

This etching, "Plate 3: Bertoldo holding a hare in his hand", was created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi between 1705 and 1715. Crespi, an Italian artist, is known for his realistic and expressive style. The image depicts a figure, Bertoldo, holding a hare and gazing thoughtfully towards the horizon, set against a background of a tree and a distant landscape. This print, part of a series illustrating the story of "Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno", demonstrates Crespi's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and the details of everyday life. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.