Mannen bij een kampvuur 1681

“Mannen bij een kampvuur” (Men by a Campfire) is an etching created by Dirck Bosboom in 1681. This small-scale work depicts a group of figures gathered around a campfire in a wooded landscape. The scene is likely inspired by the Dutch Golden Age fascination with exotic locales and cultures. The composition features a dramatic use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The detailed rendering of the figures and landscape suggests a meticulous attention to detail typical of Bosboom’s oeuvre. This etching is an example of 17th-century Dutch landscape art, with its focus on nature and the everyday life of its subjects.