Oude man en vrouw die een damspel spelen 1862

Ferdinand de Braekeleer's 1862 etching, "Oude man en vrouw die een damspel spelen," depicts a scene of domestic life with a man and a woman playing checkers. The composition captures the intimacy of the couple's quiet moment, highlighting the quiet details of their rural home. The work is a fine example of genre painting and exemplifies de Braekeleer's skill in depicting everyday scenes with realism and sensitivity. This is a testament to the artist's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the nuance of daily life.