La Paysanne en Marche 1605 - 1650

"La Paysanne en Marche" (The Peasant Woman on the Road), created by Jean Morin between 1605 and 1650, is an etching that depicts a rural landscape scene. The work showcases Morin's skill in capturing the beauty of nature, particularly in the detailed depiction of trees and foliage. A winding road leads the eye through the composition, past a peasant woman with a basket, towards a distant village, which is subtly outlined by a cluster of buildings. This etching, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Morin's ability to convey a peaceful and serene atmosphere, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.