Melkmeisje bij de poort van een boerderij 1773 - 1838

Anthonie van den Bos, a Dutch artist known for his detailed depictions of rural life, created "Melkmeisje bij de poort van een boerderij" (Milkmaid at the Gate of a Farmhouse) between 1773 and 1838. The black and white etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a milkmaid standing outside a rustic farmhouse gate, highlighting a simple yet evocative moment in Dutch countryside life. The artist’s masterful use of line and shading brings depth and texture to the scene, creating a sense of realism.