Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

This etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1697, is an illustration for Boccaccio's Decameron. The scene depicts a woman kneeling and pointing to a building in the background while a man dressed in a robe reads a book. The intricate details of the figures, the architectural setting, and the overall composition reflect the artistic style of the 17th century. This artwork is a small, yet captivating example of de Hooghe's talent for translating literary narratives into visual form, capturing the essence of this famous Italian classic.