Ouder echtpaar aan de eettafel 1675

"Ouder echtpaar aan de eettafel" (Old couple at the dining table), is a 1675 etching by Conrad Meyer (1618-1689) depicting a scene of a seated couple sharing a meal with a servant standing nearby. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate details of domestic life in 17th century Europe. This small-scale print (234 mm x 130 mm) demonstrates the artist's fine linework and mastery of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of intimacy and realism in the depiction. The scene, with its subtle interplay of light and shadow, evokes a sense of everyday life, highlighting the importance of family and companionship in the time.