Smaak 1630 - 1654

"Smaak" (Taste), an anonymous etching from the 17th century, depicts a woman standing in a garden setting. She holds a fruit basket, and with a slight smile on her face, reaches for a piece of fruit on a nearby table. This etching likely symbolizes the sense of taste, one of the five senses, and is part of a series exploring each sense. "Smaak" offers a glimpse into Dutch art of the 17th century, where allegorical imagery was employed to explore themes of human perception and the beauty of the natural world. The etching is a fine example of the "Senses Series" by an unknown artist, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.