Boerenpaar, van achteren 1653

"Boerenpaar, van achteren" is a watercolor on paper by Gesina ter Borch, dated 1653. The artwork depicts a Dutch farmer and his wife walking away from the viewer in a landscape setting. This artwork is currently in the Rijksmuseum. The intimate scale of the painting and the simple subject matter are characteristic of Dutch genre painting. The work is notable for its delicate brushwork and soft colors, which evoke a sense of tranquility and peace. The use of watercolor creates a sense of freshness and airiness, further enhancing the idyllic mood of the scene.