Borstbeeld van een engel 1831 - 1904

This etching, titled "Borstbeeld van een engel" (Bust of an Angel), is a delicate and detailed work by Dutch artist Arnoud Schaepkens. Created between 1831 and 1904, the artwork depicts a cherubic figure with feathered wings, rendered in fine, cross-hatched lines. The angel's youthful features and gentle gaze evoke a sense of purity and innocence, characteristic of Schaepkens' artistic style. The small dimensions of the work, measuring 90mm x 56mm, suggest its intended intimacy and personal appreciation. The etching's subtle shading and meticulous detail showcase Schaepkens' mastery of the medium, highlighting the beauty and ethereal quality of the angelic subject.