Elegante dame, haar waaier openend 1619 - 1652

This anonymous etching, titled "Elegante dame, haar waaier openend" (Elegant lady opening her fan), depicts a stylishly dressed woman standing in a field with a river and windmill in the distance. The print dates from 1619 to 1652 and is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, a period known for its refined depictions of everyday life and natural landscapes. The artist, although unknown, skillfully captures the details of the woman's dress and fan, adding to the sense of realism and beauty in the scene. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a prominent art museum in Amsterdam.