Een oude vrouw luist een man 1633 - 1672

Willem Basse's etching "Een oude vrouw luist een man" (1633-1672) depicts a scene of domestic violence. An elderly woman pulls the hair of a seated man while another man stands over them, threateningly raising a pot. This darkly humorous print captures the brutality of everyday life in 17th century Dutch society, showcasing Basse's signature style of detailed etching. The scene is set in a humble interior, highlighting the artist's keen attention to detail in capturing the textures and objects of the everyday world.