Landschap met stoet dansende boeren 1620

"Landschap met stoet dansende boeren" (Landscape with a procession of dancing peasants) is an etching by Matthäus (I) Merian, a renowned German artist known for his detailed depictions of landscapes and everyday life. This small-scale print, measuring 123 mm in height and 165 mm in width, captures a lively scene of peasant dancers in a rural setting. The composition features a group of figures, dressed in traditional attire, engaging in a lively dance, while others look on from a nearby village. The depiction of simple village life was popular in the early 17th century, and Merian's work exemplifies this style. The etching is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.