Lente Possibly 1713 - 1770

"Lente" (Spring) is an etching by Francois Boucher, a prominent French Rococo artist, possibly created between 1713 and 1770. This delicate print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's signature style: a harmonious blend of playful ornamentation and elegant figures. The central motif depicts a couple nestled in a romantic woodland setting, symbolizing the blossoming of love in spring. The surrounding decorative elements, featuring birds, foliage, and intricate scrolls, enhance the sense of beauty and grace characteristic of the Rococo period.