Landschap met een voornaam stel en een luitspeler 1630 - 1660

This etching by François Collignon, titled "Landschap met een voornaam stel en een luitspeler," depicts a couple strolling through a verdant landscape while a lute player serenades them. The scene unfolds in a central clearing framed by towering trees, with buildings and a small pond hinting at a nearby village. This pastoral landscape is characteristic of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, a period known for its focus on everyday life, nature, and the beauty of the ordinary. This delicate print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artistic skills of Collignon, a prominent figure in the Dutch etching tradition.