Binnenplaats met jongen en meisje bij waterput 1823

Johannes Alexander Rudolf Best's 1823 etching, "Binnenplaats met jongen en meisje bij waterput", depicts a quaint courtyard scene. The artist, a noted 19th-century Dutch painter and printmaker, captures the simplicity of daily life with a young boy and girl interacting by a well. The composition showcases a skilled use of light and shadow, highlighting the architectural details of the brick buildings and the surrounding foliage. This print, measuring 190 mm x 157 mm, exemplifies Best's ability to translate the charm of everyday life into his art.