Figuur bij een appelboom 1682

Arnold Houbraken’s 1682 engraving, “Figuur bij een appelboom,” depicts a figure standing by an apple tree. The image was likely created for an illustrated book, as it appears to have been printed on a page containing text. It’s a small, delicate print that showcases the artist's attention to detail with the intricate representation of the tree and foliage. The scene is rendered in an elegant, minimalist style characteristic of Dutch 17th-century art. Houbraken, a renowned Dutch artist, is known for his portraits and historical paintings, which often featured intricate details and a refined approach to light and shadow.