Boer met een drinknap in zijn hand 1622 - 1688

This etching, "Boer met een drinknap in zijn hand" (Peasant with a Drinking Cup in his Hand) from the 17th century, is a detailed study of a commoner's face. The artist, who remains anonymous, captured the peasant's rugged features and expression with great precision, highlighting the lines and wrinkles that tell the story of a life of hard work. The composition focuses on the man's head and shoulders, emphasizing his expressive face and the way he holds his hand near his mouth, perhaps in the act of drinking. The etching, likely a character study of Dutch society, provides a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during this era.