Kind verkleed als nar met windmolen op stokpaardje en engel 1590 - 1624

This engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, titled "Kind verkleed als nar met windmolen op stokpaardje en engel" (Child Dressed as a Fool on a Hobby Horse with a Windmill and an Angel), dates from between 1590 and 1624. The artwork depicts a young boy dressed as a jester riding a hobby horse, holding a windmill and a basket of fruit, with an angel appearing behind him. The angel covers his face with his hand, possibly symbolizing a moment of revelation or divine intervention. This intricate engraving is a testament to the artistry of Bolswert, capturing the playful yet spiritual themes of the scene. The print is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.