Twee kinderen bij een wijnvat 1618 - 1655

"Twee kinderen bij een wijnvat" ("Two Children by a Wine Barrel") is an etching by Flemish artist Cornelis Schut, created between 1618 and 1655. This small-scale work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features two cherubic figures, one reaching towards a wine barrel, the other holding a cup, surrounded by grapes and other vine-related imagery. Schut's work often included classical and mythological themes, capturing a sense of youthful exuberance and the beauty of nature. This etching exemplifies his skill in depicting light and shadow, contributing to the overall harmonious composition.