Plate 13: a peasant woman, seen from the back, holding a basket in center, a donkey to left and a horse with a pack on its back to right, from 'Diversi capricci' 1639 - 1649

"Plate 13: a peasant woman, seen from the back, holding a basket in center, a donkey to left and a horse with a pack on its back to right, from 'Diversi capricci'" is an etching by Stefano della Bella, dated between 1639 and 1649. This print is part of a series of 13 plates depicting various scenes of peasant life. The etching depicts a woman in a simple dress, carrying a basket on her back and walking past a donkey on the left and a horse on the right. The image showcases the artist's mastery of depicting the everyday life of the rural population, and highlights the genre of capriccio through the use of stylized elements and an imaginary setting. The work can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.