Melkmeid 1768 - 1796

"Melkmeid" (Milkmaid), an etching by Pieter de Mare, depicts a woman milking a cow with a lamb lying in the foreground. The artwork, created between 1768 and 1796, showcases de Mare's skilled hand in capturing the form and detail of the animals. The simple composition emphasizes the daily life of a farm worker, a common subject matter for Dutch artists during the 18th century. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to de Mare's mastery of the art of etching and provides a glimpse into rural Dutch life during this period.