Path Through a Village 1568 - 1629

Aegidius Sadeler II's "Path Through a Village" depicts a rural scene with a winding road leading through a village. The etching captures the serene beauty of a village in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Sadeler's keen eye for detail is apparent in the meticulously rendered architecture, the lush foliage, and the figures that populate the scene, which include a carriage and travelers on horseback. The artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, showcasing Sadeler's skill as an artist who documented the everyday life of his time.