Sater aan tafel bij een boeren familie 1677

Andreas Scheits’ “Sater aan tafel bij een boeren familie” (1677) is a black and white etching depicting a satyr dining with a peasant family in a simple wooden house. The scene is set at a table with food and wine, and the satyr is holding a plate of bread. This humorous portrayal of a mythical creature engaging in everyday life reflects a common motif in Dutch art. The artist, Andreas Scheits, was a Dutch printmaker known for his depictions of peasant life and folk humor. The print's small size and intricate details would have made it appealing to collectors of the time.