Portret van een mansbuste omringd door allegorische figuren 1746

This etching, "Portret van een mansbuste omringd door allegorische figuren," was created in 1746 by the Dutch artist Simon Fokke. The artwork depicts a bust portrait of a man surrounded by allegorical figures. The composition is centered on the bust, which is framed by a banner held aloft by a winged figure. The bust is surrounded by figures representing various allegorical concepts like art, music, and virtue. This print is a prime example of the Rococo style which emphasizes elegance and ornamentation, commonly found in 18th-century art.