Vrouw verschoont een kind 1624

Willem de Passe's 1624 etching, "Vrouw verschoont een kind", depicts a domestic scene of a woman changing a baby's diaper. The artwork, measuring 77 mm by 111 mm, is an example of Dutch realism. De Passe's meticulous attention to detail and the use of chiaroscuro, creating contrast between light and dark, add depth and realism to the image. The scene is set in a humble domestic setting, with a fireplace, a basket of clothes, and a sleeping dog in the background, grounding the work in the everyday life of the time. This intimate and mundane scene highlights the importance of family and domesticity in Dutch society of the 17th century.