Festoen van vruchten before 1624

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

fruit

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

pencil art

"Festoen van vruchten" (Garland of Fruits) is a small-scale etching by the German artist Dietrich Krüger, created before 1624. The intricate composition depicts a garland of various fruits, including pears, apples, and grapes, intertwined with leaves and blossoms. This print is a testament to Krüger’s skill in depicting natural details with precision, highlighting the delicate beauty of a simple yet abundant harvest. Today, this artwork is preserved at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.