Boer uit Laren, Noord-Holland 1902

"Boer uit Laren, Noord-Holland" (1902) by Dutch painter Martinus van Regteren Altena is a realistic portrait of an aging farmer, capturing the hardships of rural life in the early 20th century. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a man with weathered skin and a weary expression, highlighting the effects of hard labor. The dimly lit interior, with a simple oil lamp, adds to the somber mood of the painting, emphasizing the man's isolation and solitude. Altena's focus on the subject's weathered face and the details of his clothing creates a compelling and poignant image of a working-class individual in the Netherlands.