Toneeldecor met tempel met groep dansers ervoor 1654

This 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Israel Silvestre, titled "Toneeldecor met tempel met groep dansers ervoor" (Stage Design with a Temple and a Group of Dancers in Front of it), depicts a classical landscape with a temple situated at the end of a path framed by trees. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Silvestre's mastery of perspective and detail, highlighting the intricate details of the architecture and foliage. The scene evokes a sense of theatricality and grandeur, likely representing a stage design for a theatrical production.