Buste van een lachende boerin 1778 - 1838

"Buste van een lachende boerin" (Bust of a Laughing Peasant Woman), a small woodcut by Anthonie van den Bos, depicts a woman with a cheerful expression, partially obscured by her headdress. Created between 1778 and 1838, this work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and exemplifies van den Bos's talent for capturing the character of his subjects. The print's dark tones and detailed lines give a sense of realism, while the small dimensions (34 mm x 32 mm) highlight the intimate focus on the woman's face.