Jong stel vogelkooi in een bos 1731 - 1788

"Jong stel vogelkooi in een bos" (Young Couple with Birdcage in a Forest) is an etching by Swedish artist Johann Esaias Nilson, dating from 1731-1788. The print depicts a young couple seated beneath a tree in a woodland setting. The woman is holding a small birdcage, emphasizing the theme of confinement and freedom. The couple's relaxed posture and peaceful surroundings suggest a sense of tranquility and intimacy. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Nilson's Rococo style.