Portret van een zittend kind met een vogeltje 1703

This 1703 etching by Dutch Baroque artist Godfried Schalcken, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young child in a pastoral setting. The child, adorned with a floral crown, reaches out towards a bird, highlighting the artist's ability to capture delicate details. Schalcken's work is known for its masterful use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the piece. This particular etching showcases Schalcken's talent for capturing youthful innocence within a captivating composition.