XLII Tis een Boer niet diets te maken 1614

This etching, titled "XLII Tis een Boer niet diets te maken," was created in 1614 by the Dutch artist Roemer Visscher (1547-1620) and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a scene from Visscher's satirical book "Het Derde Schock," a collection of Dutch proverbs illustrated with etchings. This particular etching features a farmer, a horse, and two dogs, and is a commentary on the folly of those who try to make a farmer act against his nature, a theme prevalent in Visscher's work. The etching is executed with a delicate line and a keen sense of humor, characteristic of Visscher's style.