Rustende reizigers voor een dorp c. 1636 - 1640

"Rustende reizigers voor een dorp" (Resting Travelers before a Village) is a print made by French artist Sebastien Bourdon in the 1630s. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of weary travelers, including a woman carrying a child, resting outside a village. The scene shows the travelers' exhaustion and the stark realities of long-distance travel, offering a glimpse into 17th-century life and the challenges of a journey on foot. Bourdon's detailed style captures the texture of clothing and the rugged landscape, creating a sense of realism in this intimate portrayal of ordinary life.