Eerste levensfase van tien jaar met spelende kinderen 1598 - 1602

"Eerst levensfase van tien jaar met spelende kinderen" (First phase of life of ten years with playing children) is a 1598-1602 etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes de Bruyn. The artwork depicts a bustling scene of children playing in a city square. The central figure is a man on stilts. Several children are playing with toys, including a hoop and a stick. This artwork is considered a fine example of 17th-century Dutch genre painting, showcasing everyday life through the lens of childhood and recreation. The detailed, intricate style of the etching brings a lively sense of movement and energy to the composition.