Naakte vrouw met lauwerkrans schrijft op een plaat 1843 - 1898

"Naakte vrouw met lauwerkrans schrijft op een plaat" is a delicate etching by the Belgian artist Félicien Rops, created sometime between 1843 and 1898. The work depicts a nude woman adorned with a laurel wreath, writing on a tablet, alluding to the artistic and intellectual power of women. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects Rops's signature style, characterized by its sensuality and enigmatic symbolism, challenging the traditional norms of art with its audacious depiction of a female subject. The etching's minimalist style, with its subtle shading and delicate lines, further enhances its captivating effect.