Drie boeren bij een venster 1636 - 1679

"Drie boeren bij een venster" (Three Peasants at a Window) is an etching by Frans van den Wijngaerde, dating from 1636-1679 and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. This small, intimate etching depicts three figures looking out of a window, likely a tavern window. The scene is captured with masterful detail, showcasing van den Wijngaerde's skill in etching, with intricate lines and shading bringing the figures and their expressions to life. The artist's signature is inscribed at the bottom, along with the name of the publisher, Brouwer, who likely commissioned this work. This etching offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in the Dutch Golden Age.