Boerenvrouw met bos takken op haar rug 1756 - 1797

This etching, titled "Boerenvrouw met bos takken op haar rug," by Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt, depicts a Dutch peasant woman carrying a bundle of sticks on her back. The detail of the woman's simple attire and the realistic depiction of her rural surroundings showcase Schweickhardt's keen observation of everyday life. The artwork provides a glimpse into the daily lives of Dutch peasants in the 18th century, a popular subject for artists of the time. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.