Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio 1697

This 1697 etching, "Illustratie voor de Decamerone van Boccaccio", by the Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, depicts a scene from Boccaccio's Decameron. The work features a group of figures, including a central figure who appears to be addressing a group of listeners. The scene likely depicts a story from the Decameron, a collection of novellas written by Boccaccio in the 14th century. The work is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch etching, characterized by its detailed lines and realistic depiction of human figures. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.