The First Spring 1621 - 1675

"The First Spring" is an etching by Dutch artist Allart van Everdingen, created between 1621 and 1675. The print depicts a bucolic scene with figures enjoying the outdoors, likely in a celebratory setting. The composition is characterized by a sense of depth and detail, with a range of figures and buildings rendered with precise lines. Van Everdingen's signature style, characterized by its attention to landscape detail and atmospheric effects, is evident in this work. The etching is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.