Kind wordt door kindermeisje naar school gebracht 1789

"Kind wordt door kindermeisje naar school gebracht" (Child is taken to school by a maid) is a 1789 etching by Barent de Bakker depicting a maid leading a young boy to school. The detailed scene is set in a cobblestone street with houses and a church in the background. This work exemplifies the genre of Dutch 18th-century art, known for its focus on daily life and social interactions, capturing a tender moment of childhood education and parental guidance. The etching's small dimensions of 165 mm in height and 104 mm in width allow for a delicate and intimate portrayal of the subject. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.