Boeren die triktrak spelen 1705

"Boeren die triktrak spelen" is an etching by Willem de Broen from 1705. It depicts a group of Dutch farmers playing a game of triktrak, a popular board game in the Netherlands at the time. De Broen's attention to detail captures the lively atmosphere of the scene, including the casual gestures of the players and the rich textures of their clothing. This etching exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age’s interest in genre scenes, depicting everyday life and the common people. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this etching.