Maart: boeren activiteiten (ram) 1599

"Maart: boeren activiteiten (ram)" (March: Rural Activities [Ram]) is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created in 1599. The print depicts various scenes of rural life in the month of March. The composition is rich with figures engaged in activities such as tending sheep, plowing fields, and tending to livestock. The etching is part of a larger series, "The Months," which showcases the changing landscape and activities of rural life throughout the year. This detailed depiction of rural life in the 16th century provides insight into the daily lives of people during this period, with an emphasis on the importance of agriculture and animal husbandry.