Jonge vrouw met een kool 1701

"Jonge vrouw met een kool" (Young Woman with a Cabbage) is a 1701 etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart (1673-1733). The print depicts a young woman holding a large cabbage, and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work is a classic example of Dutch genre painting, which often depicted scenes of everyday life. The woman's simple clothing and the humble subject matter suggest that she is a peasant or a market vendor. Picart's work is characterized by its detailed and realistic style. The etching captures the textures of the woman's clothing, the cabbage, and the table upon which she rests her hand. The composition is simple and direct, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and the cabbage.