Boodschapper bij een vorst 1720

"Boodschapper bij een vorst" (1720) is an etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart. The small print depicts a messenger bowing before a nobleman, likely a king. This intricate scene, framed within an ornate cartouche, speaks to the formalities of 18th century court life. The detailed depiction of the characters' clothing, their postures, and the grandeur of the setting emphasizes the power dynamics of the court. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights Picart's skill in capturing the social and political realities of his time through meticulous detail and masterful composition.