Gardener with a Basket on her Arm, from Hortulanae series 1612 - 1616

This etching, "Gardener with a Basket on Her Arm," from Jacques Bellange's Hortulanae series (1612-1616), depicts a female figure in a flowing gown, carrying a basket on her arm. The delicate lines and shading capture the graceful form of the figure, while the realistic portrayal of the basket and the figure's attire contribute to the overall sense of naturalism. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is characteristic of Bellange's refined style and his interest in the everyday lives of people.