The Resting Gypsy Family in Front of a Ruined Inn 1630 - 1660

Gerrit de Heer's etching, *The Resting Gypsy Family in Front of a Ruined Inn*, depicts a group of Romani people, including a sleeping man, resting near a dilapidated structure. The scene suggests the itinerant nature of the Romani people, while the ruined building symbolizes their nomadic lifestyle. This work, created between 1630 and 1660, showcases de Heer's ability to capture the details of everyday life with an emphasis on realism. It reflects the growing popularity of depictions of peasant life in the Dutch Golden Age. The etching, held at the Art Institute of Chicago, measures 353 × 432 mm (plate) and 360 × 438 mm (sheet).