Bønder 1612 - 1681

"Bønder" is an etching by Danish artist Erik Rosenkrantz, created between 1612 and 1681. This small work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a group of peasants, likely farmers, gathered together in a rural setting. The scene is rendered in delicate lines, highlighting the figures' simple attire and their everyday activities. Rosenkrantz's work is often characterized by its focus on the lives of ordinary people, offering a glimpse into the social dynamics and daily routines of rural communities in 17th-century Denmark.