Boer rookt pijp 1613 - 1656

"Boer rookt pijp" (Peasant Smokes a Pipe) is a 17th-century etching by Cornelis Danckerts. Created between 1613 and 1656, the print depicts a Dutch peasant in simple clothing, standing in a field and smoking a pipe. The detailed depiction of the peasant's attire and the simple, yet expressive, style of Danckerts's work captures the spirit of everyday life in the Dutch Republic. The artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, and its small size (145 mm x 92 mm) highlights the intimacy and detail of the artist's observation. This etching is a testament to Danckerts's skill in capturing the details of ordinary people and everyday activities.