Drie boeren 1623 - 1703

"Drie boeren" is an etching by an anonymous artist, part of a series created between 1623 and 1703. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts three figures, likely peasants, engaged in a humorous scene. One figure, a man with a horse's head, sits on a stool, while another drinks from a mug and the last, a woman, holds a piece of bread. This satirical work, known as "genre painting," provides a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people during the Dutch Golden Age. The small size of the etching suggests it was likely a personal piece, intended for private viewing.