Man met ezel 1630 - 1680

"Man met ezel" is an anonymous etching from the Netherlands created between 1630 and 1680. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man seated beside a saddled donkey in a landscape setting. The etching's detail focuses on the figures, with the man appearing to gaze pensively at the donkey, while the animal stands calmly in the background. The small size of the artwork, measuring 63 mm in height and 150 mm in width, highlights the intimacy of the scene and emphasizes the connection between the man and his animal companion. The etching captures a quiet moment in rural life, suggesting a connection between humans and animals in a natural setting.