Boerderij 1620

"Boerderij" (1620) is an etching by the Dutch artist Claes Jansz. Visscher, who was known for his landscapes and city views. The etching depicts a thatched-roof farmhouse in a rural landscape with a windmill in the background. Visscher’s skillful use of hatching and cross-hatching to create tonal variation in the image evokes the texture of the farmhouse and the surrounding trees. The scene is rendered in a realistic style with a sense of depth and perspective, highlighting the artist's mastery of the etching technique. This print, now at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Visscher's contributions to the Dutch Golden Age landscape tradition.