A Convent, plate 13 from "Regiunculae et Villae Aliquot Ducatus Brabantiae" 1605 - 1615

Claes Jansz. Visscher’s etching, "A Convent," depicts a rural scene in the Duchy of Brabant. Dated between 1605 and 1615, the print showcases Visscher's skill in rendering detail and perspective. The central convent building is surrounded by a grove of trees, with a road leading to its entrance. Two figures, likely nuns, walk along the path in the foreground. Visscher's signature meticulous line work highlights the textures of the landscape, from the dense foliage to the plowed fields. This print, part of a series documenting the region's villages and towns, is a testament to the artistic flourishing of the Dutch Golden Age.