Slapende Amor 1660 - 1800

"Slapende Amor" is an anonymous 18th-century etching depicting a man named Nicolaus Ricco. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small portrait, highlighting the subject in an oval frame. The subject appears in a relaxed pose, leaning casually against a staff, a common motif for depicting travelers. The etching, likely intended for satirical purposes, showcases a distinct style of caricature popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. This small print is a testament to the artistic talent of anonymous artists during this period, who captured the likeness of individuals through subtle but expressive details.