Boer met paardenkar op een landweg 1666

"Boer met paardenkar op een landweg" (1666) is a drawing by Cornelis Saftleven, a Dutch artist known for his detailed landscapes and everyday scenes. This particular work depicts a farmer standing beside a horse-drawn cart on a country road. The drawing, done in charcoal and chalk, emphasizes the simple, rustic aspects of 17th-century Dutch life, capturing the quiet solitude of a rural scene. Saftleven's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the carefully rendered cart, the farmer's clothing, and the texture of the road. This artwork is a testament to the artist's talent for observing and representing the everyday realities of his time.