Herfst 1670 - 1700

"Herfst" (Autumn) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Broedelet, dating from between 1670 and 1700. This artwork depicts a woman holding a goblet, seated under a vine, with a cherub holding a basket of fruit. The cherub likely symbolizes autumn harvest, while the woman could represent a goddess or a figure associated with fertility. The etching's detailed rendering and use of shadow and light, typical of the Baroque period, creates a sense of depth and drama, enhancing the composition's symbolism.