This exquisite tondo, or circular artwork, titled "Spring," is a masterful homage to the art of 19th-century engraving. It presents a delicate portrait of a young maiden, her profile captured in a moment of serene contemplation. Her head is adorned with a lush, intricately detailed wreath of blossoms and leaves, emblematic of the season itself. The image is rendered entirely in the monochromatic palette of a traditional print, relying on the masterful use of fine lines, cross-hatching, and delicate stippling to create texture, depth, and soft luminosity. Every stroke echoes the technical precision and romantic sensibility of the era, blending the timeless theme of youthful beauty with the enduring charm of historical printmaking techniques. This piece evokes the feeling of a cherished botanical illustration and a classical allegorical portrait, captured forever in a graceful, circular composition.