Plate 3: figures in a landscape at lower left, trees at right 1680 - 1747

This etching, "Plate 3: figures in a landscape at lower left, trees at right," by Lodovico Mattioli, is a fine example of his work from the 17th and 18th centuries. The composition features a group of figures walking along a path in a pastoral landscape with a large tree on the right. The detail of the figures and the landscape is impressive, showcasing Mattioli's skill in etching. The work is framed within a circular border, a common motif in his oeuvre. This print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, provides a glimpse into the artist's mastery of etching techniques and his fascination with landscapes.