Smaak 1600 - 1676

"Smaak," an etching by an anonymous artist, depicts a woman in a garden setting. Created between 1600-1676, this small-scale print (141 mm x 97 mm) shows the woman standing beside a table with a basket of fruit, suggesting a theme of taste and pleasure. The woman's gaze is directed towards a fruit that she holds, indicating a sensory focus and perhaps symbolizing the importance of taste in the human experience. The print is held in the Rijksmuseum and offers an intriguing glimpse into the visual culture of the Dutch Golden Age.