Man en jongen met bepakte ezel 1645 - 1694

This etching by Dutch artist Dirck de Bray, created sometime between 1645 and 1694, depicts a man and a boy walking beside a heavily laden donkey. The artist utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique of strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and drama. This intimate scene, likely a depiction of everyday life, is characteristic of Dutch Baroque art, which often celebrated the beauty of the ordinary. The etching, measuring 72 mm by 84 mm, exemplifies de Bray's skill in capturing the details of both human and animal figures.