Allegorische voorstelling met mogelijk de Dauphin gezeten op een dolfijn 1614 - 1678

This etching by Pierre Daret, a prominent French artist from the 17th century, features an allegorical representation of a cherub riding a dolphin. The cherub holds a flag adorned with three fleurs-de-lis, a symbol of the French monarchy. The composition is framed by ornate, stylized floral motifs, typical of the Baroque style. The artwork, created between 1614 and 1678, possibly depicts the Dauphin, the heir to the French throne. It's a small piece, measuring only 156 mm by 156 mm, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This intricate print likely served as a decorative element or emblem representing the French monarchy.