Boerderijen en bruggetje over sloot 1614

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert’s etching, *Boerderijen en bruggetje over sloot*, depicts a rural scene with a small bridge spanning a narrow canal. The composition is dominated by a group of thick trees on the left, their branches reaching towards the sky. Two figures walk across the bridge, and in the distance, a small village can be seen. Created in 1614, this print reflects the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with landscapes and rural life. The precise lines and detailed rendering of the trees and the simple bridge are characteristic of Bolswert’s style, which captured the beauty of everyday life. *Boerderijen en bruggetje over sloot* is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.