Herfst: vier naakte kinderen met gevangen vis 1671

"Herfst: vier naakte kinderen met gevangen vis" (Autumn: four naked children with caught fish) is an etching by Matthias Scheits, a Dutch artist who lived from 1625-1700. Created in 1671, this small print (measuring 95 mm by 134 mm) depicts a playful scene of four children on a beach, likely referencing the season of autumn. The children are depicted in a natural state, playing with a fish they caught. The artist's use of fine lines creates a sense of realism, highlighting the details of the children's bodies and the landscape. This charming artwork is a fine example of Scheits' skill in capturing childhood innocence and the beauty of nature through the medium of etching.