Boer zittend op muurtje met pijp en kan bier 1613 - 1656

This etching, "Boer zittend op muurtje met pijp en kan bier," by Cornelis (I) Danckerts, depicts a peasant sitting on a wall, smoking a pipe and drinking from a beer jug. Created sometime between 1613 and 1656, the artwork is a quintessential example of Dutch genre painting, showcasing everyday life in a realistic and detailed manner. This particular piece captures a moment of leisure and relaxation, reflecting the social customs and ordinary activities of the time. The etching's small size, measuring 145 mm in height and 92 mm in width, adds to its intimate and personal nature.