Vrouw op muilezel 1769

Johannes Körnlein’s “Vrouw op muilezel” is a 1769 etching depicting a woman riding a mule through a landscape, surrounded by farm animals. The print, which is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, uses a warm brown tone to create a sense of depth in the scene. The woman sits perched on the mule, looking calmly toward the left of the piece. In the background, the artist depicts a river leading up to a village and a distant hill. The composition of the etching, combined with the use of animals, evokes a sense of tranquility and simple beauty, emphasizing the peaceful rural lifestyle.