Boerderij bij stad 1614

"Boerderij bij stad" (Farm near the City), a 1614 etching by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, depicts a rural scene with a focus on the architecture and the people in the landscape. The etching, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, displays the city's skyline in the background, highlighting the contrast between the urban and rural landscapes. The scene includes two figures walking in the foreground, a man and a woman carrying bundles. The details in the etching, like the thatched roofs and the surrounding landscape, provide an insight into the daily life of people living near a town during this period. The artwork's composition and perspective allow the viewer to appreciate the intricacies of the structures and the people, giving us a glimpse into the artist's keen observation of his surroundings.