Dorpsgezicht met twee vrouwen en een kraaiende haan 1620

"Dorpsgezicht met twee vrouwen en een kraaiende haan" (Village View with Two Women and a Crowing Rooster) is an etching by Matthäus Merian (1593-1650) dating back to 1620, which depicts a rural village scene with a focus on daily life. The image showcases a charming village setting with quaint houses, a church in the distance, and figures engaged in everyday activities. Two women sit in the foreground, one using a grindstone, while a rooster crows nearby, adding to the sense of rural tranquility. This work is a fine example of the artist's keen observation and meticulous detail when capturing the scenes of his time, which has earned him recognition as a leading engraver of the 17th century. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.