Vader met twee kinderen 1777 - 1779

"Vader met twee kinderen" (Father with two children) is an etching by Pieter de Mare, a Dutch artist active in the late 18th century. The etching depicts a father holding one child in his arms, while another child, holding a knife, walks beside him. De Mare's work is characterized by a focus on everyday life and social satire, often employing humor to comment on the foibles of his contemporaries. This etching, though small in size, showcases his meticulous detail and ability to capture the human form with both accuracy and expressive nuance.