De baljuw probeert de koe van de boer te kopen 1613

"De baljuw probeert de koe van de boer te kopen" (The bailiff tries to buy the farmer's cow) is a 1613 etching by the Dutch artist Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo. This satirical print depicts a wealthy bailiff trying to purchase a cow from a poor farmer. The farmer is depicted as stubborn and unwilling to sell, symbolizing the conflict between the rich and the poor in early modern Dutch society. The artist's use of etching allowed him to capture intricate details and create a sense of realism, highlighting the contrasting social positions of the figures.