Jongen en meisje met pop 1777 - 1779

This etching, titled "Jongen en meisje met pop" by Pieter de Mare, depicts a young boy and girl standing next to each other. The boy, wearing a hat and traditional clothing, holds a doll in his hand, while the girl, also wearing a hat, stares off to the side. De Mare was a Dutch artist born in 1758 and known for his depictions of everyday life. The work is characteristic of the genre of genre painting, which focuses on scenes from everyday life, often with a touch of humor. The etching is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. The small scale of the work adds to its intimate and relatable nature.