Boeren liefdespaar 1521 - 1599

"Boeren liefdespaar" is an anonymous 16th-century etching housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a peasant couple embracing in a rural setting. The artist uses crosshatching to create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the couple's intimate moment. The background features a landscape with a fence, suggesting a rustic and simple life. This small-scale work is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the Dutch Renaissance. It is an example of the genre of genre painting, which focuses on everyday scenes and activities.