Figuren bij een boerderij c. 1613 - 1638

"Figuren bij een boerderij" is an etching created by Dutch artist Chaerles de Hooch, dating from around 1613-1638. The scene is a rural landscape, framed in an oval shape. The artist employed detailed linework to depict a small farmhouse, trees, a fence, and two figures in the foreground. The etching, likely a preparatory study for a larger work, is a testament to the artist's eye for detail and understanding of perspective. De Hooch's interest in depicting everyday scenes and rural life is evident in this small but detailed print. The use of hatching and stippling techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, giving life to the seemingly simple scene.