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A work made of etching in black on cream laid paper.

Village Romance

c. 1652

Adriaen van Ostade Dutch, 1610-1685

Holland

Many Dutch prints fall into specific categories or genres, whether they represent the four elements or the five senses. Here Adriaen van Ostade, a specialist in peasant imagery, depicted a relaxed couple playfully intertwined, with the woman only slightly resisting the man’s touch.

Etching in black on cream laid paper

Prints and Drawings