Vignet met engel before 1664

Sébastien Leclerc I's "Vignet met engel," an etching created before 1664, depicts a winged figure, likely an angel, positioned between two columns. This small-scale artwork (77 mm high by 64 mm wide), is a fine example of the decorative vignettes, or small illustrations, that were popular in the 17th century. The use of etching, a technique that involves using acid to etch the image onto a metal plate, creates delicate lines and nuanced shading, particularly visible in the angel's wings and the surrounding foliage. This "Vignet met engel" is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.