Boerin met kind 17th century

This 17th century etching, titled "Boerin met kind" (meaning "Farmer Woman with Child"), depicts a woman and a child standing in a landscape. The anonymous artist captures the simple lives of rural people through detailed renderings of their clothing and expressions. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people in the Dutch Golden Age. The piece is a fine example of the genre of "character studies" popular during this period, which often focused on depicting the social and economic realities of everyday life.