Children's Game 1664 - 1739

Pierre Parrocel's etching "Children's Game" depicts a group of cherubic figures engaged in playful activities. The scene is set in a wooded landscape, with rolling hills in the background. The children are depicted in a variety of poses, some chasing each other, others carrying their companions on their backs. The composition, light and shade of the etching, with its delicate lines and textures, creates a sense of lively innocence, capturing the joy and energy of childhood. This piece exemplifies the etching style popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.