Embleem met allegorie op zangkunst 1681 - 1737

"Embleem met allegorie op zangkunst" (1681 - 1737) is an etching by Dutch artist François van Bleyswijck. This is an emblem, a type of allegorical artwork popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. The central figure is a woman, likely representing the art of song, holding a lyre. A ship and a mermaid are depicted, adding to the allegorical nature of the work. This piece is an example of Baroque art with its elaborate details and dramatic composition. The etching is part of a larger series called "Zinnebeelden." The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.