Boeren spelen jeu de boules 1736

"Boeren spelen jeu de boules" is a 1736 etching by Jacques Philippe Le Bas, depicting a group of Dutch peasants playing a game of boules in front of a thatched-roof house. Le Bas, a renowned printmaker, captured the lively atmosphere of this common pastime, emphasizing the camaraderie and casualness of the scene. The composition is well-balanced, with the figures arranged around the central game, while the background suggests a rural setting. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Le Bas's skill in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people.