Groteske figuur met draailier; Dwerg met rooster en zwaard 1621 - 1676

This etching by Abraham Bosse, created between 1621 and 1676, depicts two grotesque figures, one carrying a sack and the other playing a musical instrument. The figures' exaggerated proportions and contorted poses are characteristic of Bosse's work, which often explored the comedic and satirical aspects of human nature. The detailed rendering of the figures' clothing and accessories adds to the sense of realism and observation, making this a compelling example of 17th-century Dutch art. This piece, titled “Groteske figuur met draailier; Dwerg met rooster en zwaard,” is held at the Rijksmuseum and is an example of the genre of etching.