Interieur van een boerderij met twee boeren en een boerin die fluit speelt c. 1645 - 1706

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1645 and 1706, depicts a lively scene of three Dutch peasants gathered in a farmhouse interior. One of them plays a string instrument while a woman in the foreground plays a flute, and the other peasant looks on. The scene captures the casual intimacy of life in a rural Dutch community, showcasing the joy of music and social interaction. The etching is a beautiful example of the genre of "genre painting" which flourished in the Netherlands during the Golden Age. The Rijksmuseum, where the print is housed, is a treasure trove of Dutch art from this period, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression in the 17th century.