Imker 1631 - 1668

"Imker" is an etching by Dutch painter Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, dating from 1631 to 1668. The etching depicts a beekeeper tending to his hives, with a swarm of bees flying around him. The detail in the etching showcases Eeckhout's meticulous attention to the natural world, and the image provides a glimpse into the everyday life of a beekeeper in the 17th century. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.