Landschap met rustende reizigers c. 1636 - 1640

"Landschap met rustende reizigers" (Landscape with Resting Travelers), a 17th-century etching by French artist Sebastien Bourdon, depicts a group of weary travelers resting in a mountainous landscape. The print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Bourdon's masterful use of line and detail to capture the figures' exhaustion and the natural world around them. The travelers, including a woman with a child and a man with a staff, are depicted in a relaxed pose, their faces conveying a sense of weariness. Bourdon's attention to detail is evident in the textures of the clothing, the rugged terrain, and the dog resting at the travelers' feet. This etching offers a glimpse into the daily life of travelers in 17th-century Europe.