Spaanse boerenvrouw 1569

"Spaanse boerenvrouw" is an etching by Ferando Bertelli from 1569, depicting a woman in traditional Spanish clothing standing against a simple landscape. The work is a detailed study of the female form and the intricacies of clothing, with an emphasis on the folds and textures of the woman's dress. The piece is held in the Rijksmuseum, and demonstrates the artist's skill in rendering form through line and shadow. Etching is a technique that was popular in the 16th century, allowing for the creation of detailed prints that could be reproduced in large numbers.