Lente 1660

"Lente" (Spring), a 1660 etching by Dutch artist Jan van Ossenbeeck, depicts a rural scene with figures tending to animals and a landscape in the background. The print's detailed etching style, characteristic of Ossenbeeck's work, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the nuances of light and shadow. The composition, with its focus on the figures and their interactions with the animals, creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the natural world. This etching exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in depicting everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.