Fabel van de leeuwerik en haar jongen 1776

"Fabel van de leeuwerik en haar jongen" is an etching by Bertin, created in 1776. The print depicts a scene from a fable, showing a man and a boy standing in a field of tall grass, likely representing the farmer and the young lark. The image showcases the artist's skill in rendering fine details and using hatching techniques to create light and shadow, which gives depth to the composition. The scene is set against a background of a distant farmhouse and trees, further emphasizing the rural setting. The intricate detail and the depiction of a narrative make this print a captivating example of the genre of illustrative engravings.