Jonge vrouw boent een koperen ketel 1757

This 1757 etching, "Jonge vrouw boent een koperen ketel," by Johann Georg Wille, depicts a Dutch housewife engaged in the meticulous task of cleaning a copper pot. The woman is positioned within a window frame, her figure filling the composition, and is shown in the act of polishing the pot with a cloth. Wille’s etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, expertly captures the detail and simplicity of domestic life in 18th-century Holland. The artwork's refined lines and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of realism, contributing to the overall elegance of the piece.