Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

This etching, titled "Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio" by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, is a small-scale illustration (75 mm x 80 mm) that depicts a scene from Boccaccio's famous collection of novellas, *The Decameron*. The artwork portrays two figures: one seemingly in anguish and another climbing a ladder to reach a woman atop a ruined tower, illustrating a tale of love, desire, and intrigue from Boccaccio's work. This etching, created in 1697, exemplifies de Hooghe’s mastery of detail and his ability to convey dramatic narratives within a small format, making it a captivating and educational piece for art enthusiasts.