Cartouche met de aanbidding van het Christuskind 1722 - 1784

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, dating from 1722-1784, depicts the Adoration of the Christ Child. The central oval features the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, surrounded by angels. The scene is framed by an elaborate cartouche adorned with foliage, with a landscape below featuring a shepherd and his flock. Fokke's use of fine detail and light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of Dutch Baroque art. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Fokke's work.