Village Street Scene c. 18th century

"Village Street Scene" is an etching created by Simon François Ravenet I in the 18th century. The artwork depicts a scene of everyday life in a village street, with three figures interacting in front of a brick wall and buildings. The figures are dressed in simple clothing, indicative of their working-class status. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the realism of the scene. This etching, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is an example of Ravenet's skillful depiction of ordinary people in their everyday surroundings.