Buste van een lachende boerin 1650 - 1941

"Buste van een lachende boerin" is an etching by Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes of peasant life. This artwork is a close-up portrait of a smiling peasant woman, captured in a simple yet expressive manner. The detailed lines of the etching create a sense of realism and depth, showcasing van Ostade's mastery of the medium. The artwork's small size emphasizes the intimate nature of the portrait and highlights the artist's focus on capturing the individual character of his subjects. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.