Twee rustende mannen met hun ezels 1846

This lithograph, created in 1846 by Dutch artist Barend Cornelis Koekkoek, captures a rural scene. The artwork, titled "Twee rustende mannen met hun ezels", depicts two men resting with their donkeys by a rocky hillside. The scene, with its emphasis on the simplicity of everyday life, is typical of Koekkoek's style, known for its depictions of landscapes and genre scenes. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights Koekkoek's talent for capturing the beauty of nature and the authenticity of human interaction with it.