Herfst 1581 - 1656

"Herfst" (Autumn) is an etching by Nicolaes de Bruyn depicting a rural scene of villagers engaged in various activities. The artwork, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, was created between 1581 and 1656, offering a glimpse into daily life during the Golden Age of Dutch art. The detailed composition showcases the bustling activity of a harvest season, with figures gathering and processing crops, while a nearby village provides a backdrop of daily life in the countryside.