Kornet høstes 1667

"Kornet høstes" (The Corn Is Harvested) is a 1667 etching by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, a French artist known for her detailed depictions of everyday life. This print, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Stella's skill in rendering the human figure and the natural world with precision. The scene portrays a group of farmers harvesting wheat in a picturesque landscape, with a distant village and rolling hills adding depth and context. The composition emphasizes the laborious task of agriculture while simultaneously highlighting the beauty of the countryside. The work's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Stella's oeuvre and reflect her fascination with the world around her.