Dwerg met luit en zwaard; Dwerg met zwaard en wandelstok 1621 - 1676

This etching by Abraham Bosse, a prominent 17th-century Dutch artist, features two humorous depictions of dwarves. The left panel showcases a dwarf playing a lute, while the right panel depicts a dwarf holding a sword and a walking stick. These light-hearted engravings, created between 1621 and 1676, are characteristic of Bosse's intricate style and playful depiction of everyday life. The detailed figures, with their exaggerated features and whimsical poses, are typical of Dutch genre art and offer a humorous glimpse into the social dynamics of the time. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum for Dutch art and history.