Touch 1593 - 1596

"Touch" is an etching by Jan Saenredam, a Dutch artist active during the late 16th century. The work depicts a man and a woman in an embrace, their faces close together, hinting at a passionate and potentially dangerous encounter. The inclusion of a turtle in the foreground adds a symbolic layer to the scene. This small-scale print, measuring 173 mm in height and 121 mm in width, is now part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. Saenredam's "Touch" is an example of the artist's interest in themes of love, desire, and the potential for transgression. The etching's intimate scale and detailed rendering invites viewers to consider the complexities of human relationships and the power of physical touch.