Landschap met een jongen die door een slang is gewurgd 1701

"Landschap met een jongen die door een slang is gewurgd" (Landscape with a Boy Strangled by a Snake) is an etching created in 1701 by Dutch artist Etienne Baudet. The scene depicts a dramatic moment, a young boy lying on the ground with a snake wrapped around his neck. The composition is further emphasized by the figure of a man running away in horror, while a woman looks on in dismay. This detailed etching, measuring 570 mm in height and 755 mm in width, showcases Baudet's mastery of light and shadow to create a compelling narrative. It reflects the artist's penchant for exploring themes of mortality and the fragility of life.