Boer en boerin tussen landbouwwerktuigen en paard en koe als omlijsting van cartouche met vers 1620

This 1620 engraving by Claes Jansz. Visscher, titled "Boer en boerin tussen landbouwwerktuigen en paard en koe als omlijsting van cartouche met vers," depicts a farmer and his wife framed by a cartouche filled with farm tools, a horse, and a cow. The intricate detail of the etching showcases Visscher's skill in capturing the realities of rural life in the Netherlands during the Golden Age. The image is a testament to the importance of agriculture and the hard work of those who labored in the fields. This is a fine example of Dutch Baroque art, known for its realistic depictions of everyday life.