Bellenblazende jongen 1816 - 1833

"Bellenblazende jongen" (Blowing Bubbles Boy) is an 1816-1833 etching by Dutch artist Roelof van der Meulen (1806-1833). This piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy blowing bubbles through a pipe, his face focused intently on the task. The scene is framed by a window with a woman looking on from the inside. The piece exemplifies van der Meulen's interest in capturing moments of everyday life. The artwork's simple subject matter and delicate execution make it a captivating portrait of childhood innocence and the beauty of fleeting moments.