Geestelijke kneedt deeg 1683 - 1783

"Geestelijke kneedt deeg" is an etching housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicting a figure kneading dough. The anonymous artist utilizes a detailed, almost photorealistic style to capture the action of the figure. The etching is likely part of a series illustrating daily life, with the figure's relaxed posture and the surrounding still life objects suggesting the simplicity of domesticity. The artwork was created sometime between 1683 and 1783, a period notable for its growing interest in depictions of everyday life. The etching's small size adds to its charm and the intimate nature of its subject.