Herfst 1686 - 1724

"Herfst" is an etching attributed to an anonymous artist from the 17th and 18th centuries. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a complex design with a central motif of two symmetrical branches entwined, punctuated by roundels featuring female figures. The design is framed by a highly ornate border, further embellished with a combination of human and animal figures. This ornate and intricate design, characteristic of Baroque style, would have been used as inspiration for decorative arts and architecture. The etching's detailed, almost playful nature, exemplifies the aesthetic of the period, highlighting the beauty of ornamentation and meticulous detail.