Water 1618 - 1655

This etching, titled "Water," was created by Cornelis Schut between 1618 and 1655. It depicts a young boy, possibly a putto, sitting in a watery landscape. The boy is holding a fish in his right hand, while his left hand rests on a long, slender rod that is likely meant to symbolize the element of water. This small-scale print, measuring only 42mm x 53mm, exemplifies Schut’s mastery of line and detail, characteristic of the Baroque era. The etching is currently located in the Rijksmuseum and offers insight into Schut's artistic development during his lifetime.