Arbeid is de taak van de derde stand c. 1565 - 1635

"Arbeid is de taak van de derde stand" (c. 1565-1635) is an etching by Philips Galle (1537-1612) housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a group of people working in a field. The central figure is a man sowing seeds into the earth. The scene highlights the importance of labor, a recurring theme in Dutch art of this period. This artwork, measuring 204 x 246 mm, is a fine example of Galle's skill in capturing the dynamism of human movement through his detailed and expressive lines.