Bovenlichaam van een vrouw 1528 - 1573

"Bovenlichaam van een vrouw" is a circular engraving by the French artist Etienne Delaune. The work, made between 1528 and 1573, depicts a woman's upper body surrounded by an intricate arrangement of ornate, stylized foliage and birds. Delaune, known for his meticulous detail and mastery of the engraving technique, uses this work to showcase the beauty and the intricacy of the human form amidst the complexity of nature. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Delaune's ability to create a visually captivating composition that remains captivating to viewers even today.