Boerin uit Edam 1619 - 1623

Adriaen Matham's "Boerin uit Edam" (1619-1623) is a detailed engraving depicting a Dutch peasant woman from Edam. The woman, standing confidently against a rural backdrop, wears traditional clothing and a distinctive cap. Her attire, along with the tools at her feet, provide insight into rural life in 17th-century Netherlands. Matham's meticulous technique in capturing the woman's attire and the surrounding landscape is evident in this fine example of Dutch genre art.