Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

This etching, created by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe in 1697, is an illustration for the Decameron, a collection of novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio. The image depicts a scene of a man handing over a bottle to another man in the foreground, with a third man rolling a barrel in the background. The etching captures the lively and bustling atmosphere of a bustling marketplace. De Hooghe's delicate lines and intricate details highlight the characters and the scene with great precision, making this illustration a notable example of his work. This piece can be found at the Rijksmuseum.