Boer en boerin als liefdespaar in een deuropening 1650 - 1654

Adriaen van Ostade's etching *Boer en boerin als liefdespaar in een deuropening* (1650-1654) depicts a tender moment between a farmer and his wife. The couple is shown in a doorway, with the woman leaning against the man's shoulder. The etching captures a quiet intimacy, portraying the simple pleasures of a rural life. The artist's mastery of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, further enhancing the intimacy of the scene. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum and is a fine example of Dutch Golden Age genre painting.