Willemynken moedigt vechtende honden aan en Dyfken vermaant haar 1590 - 1638

This 17th century engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, titled "Willemynken moedigt vechtende honden aan en Dyfken vermaant haar," depicts a scene from a story involving two women, Willemynken and Dyfken. The image shows the two women, in traditional clothing and hats, standing in an open field. They are surrounded by plants and a small wooden hut. The scene focuses on two dogs fighting in the foreground. This detailed engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bolswert's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of a narrative through intricate lines and shading. The work demonstrates the popularity of illustrative engravings during the period.