Twee boerinnen after 1635

"Twee boerinnen" ("Two Peasant Women") is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Frederick Bloemaert. Created after 1635, the artwork depicts two women in simple clothing, with one holding a stick. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and showcases Bloemaert's skill in capturing the details of everyday life. The work exemplifies the genre of genre painting, which focused on depicting scenes from ordinary life. The etching's small dimensions, 120mm x 80mm, highlight the intimate nature of the subject matter.