Boerin 1704

"Boerin" is a 1704 etching by Johannes Ploos, portraying a woman in profile view wearing a voluminous dress and standing with her arms crossed. The etching, measuring 91 mm by 56 mm, uses intricate lines to depict the woman and various details of the background including other figures, trees, and a decorative flourish at the bottom. This small-scale work exemplifies Ploos's skill in capturing the details of daily life in a detailed and realistic manner. It's a fine example of 18th-century Dutch etching.