Duif keert terug met olijftak 1683 - 1733

"Duif keert terug met olijftak" (Dove Returns with Olive Branch) is an etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart. Created between 1683 and 1733, the small-scale work depicts a dove in flight, carrying an olive branch as a symbol of peace. The dove flies towards a tree with outstretched branches and a sun radiating light beams. The etching's detailed rendering of the dove, olive branch, and sun emphasizes the themes of peace, hope, and new beginnings, a potent reminder of the biblical story of Noah's Ark.