De badende juffers bespied 1760 - 1796

"De badende juffers bespied," (The Bathing Girls Observed) is an etching created between 1760 and 1796 by Dutch artist Simon Fokke (1712-1784). This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts a scene of two women bathing in a river while being watched by a group of figures in the background. The detailed depiction of the figures and landscape and the play of light and shadow, characteristic of the Rococo period, provide an intimate glimpse into 18th-century life. The etching's title, "De badende juffers bespied," hints at the voyeuristic nature of the scene, adding a layer of intrigue to the otherwise idyllic setting.