Vrijend boerenpaar 1650 - 1699

"Vrijend boerenpaar" (1650-1699) is an etching by Jan Naning depicting a playful scene of a couple embracing. The artwork's detailed, realistic rendering of the figures and their clothing showcases Naning's skill in etching. The intimate subject matter and lighthearted portrayal are typical of the genre of "genre painting", which focused on everyday life. This small-scale print (179 mm x 140 mm) likely appealed to a broad audience, offering a glimpse into the lives and interactions of ordinary people.