Boerenpaar bij een tafel 1643 - 1677

Jonas Suyderhoef's etching "Boerenpaar bij een tafel" (1643 - 1677) depicts a peasant couple seated at a table. The man pours a drink from a pitcher while the woman holds a glass, both looking directly at the viewer. The scene is set in a simple, rustic interior with a table and a few objects scattered around, reflecting the humble lives of the subjects. The intricate details in the etching and the realistic portrayal of the couple’s attire and expressions capture the essence of Dutch peasant life in the 17th century. The inscription beneath the scene is a Latin proverb, "Ni pateat fundus nova maffica non tibi fundo. In fundo cordis namque profunda latent." which translates to "Don't let the bottom be visible, new wine not for you on the bottom. For in the depths of the heart lie great things." The etching is a testament to the artist’s skill in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people, emphasizing their humanity and dignity.