Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 3 1610 - 1620

"Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 3" (1610–20) is an engraving by Jan van Haelbeeck, a Dutch artist who specialized in creating prints for books and other publications. This particular print features a woman in a luxurious dress, possibly a noblewoman, holding a fan and looking at a plate of cookies on a table in a well-furnished room. This print was part of a series of engravings, likely intended to entertain and challenge the intellect of their viewers. The print is a fine example of the intricate detail and elegant style that characterized Dutch engravings of the early 17th century.