Familie en vee voor een hut 1808 - 1810

This etching, created by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles in 1808-1810, depicts a family and their cattle in front of a simple hut. The scene is a representation of "the patriarchal lifestyle and customs here in the countryside," a quote found in the surrounding text of this piece. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features detailed depiction of the family, animals and surrounding foliage. The image's small size, 250 mm in height and 170 mm in width, makes it a delicate and intimate portrayal of rural life.