Engel met bazuin op een wolk met boeken c. 1715 - 1717

This etching by Bernard Picart, created between 1715 and 1717, depicts an angel with wings, blowing a trumpet while sitting on a cloud surrounded by books. The angel's pose and the dramatic use of light and shadow create a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the importance of the message being delivered. This small, but detailed, engraving exemplifies the Baroque style, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, and is currently on display in the Rijksmuseum.