Buste van een lachende boer 1660 - 1670

"Buste van een lachende boer" is a 17th-century etching by Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch Golden Age master known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a close-up portrait of a peasant man, his face tilted slightly upwards, revealing a wide, toothy grin. The intricate lines of the etching, executed in a style reminiscent of Rembrandt, emphasize the man's rugged features and jovial demeanor, typical of Ostade's portrayal of the lower classes.