The Peasant in a Window
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Peasant in a Window is a 1648 ink by Cornelis Pietersz Bega, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a person leaning out a window, wearing a loose cap and a heavy coat. Their face is half-lit, and one hand rests on the windowsill. The window frame is thick, with curtains drawn back sharply. Outside, a few branches stick into the top corner. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel textured. This is an etching, where the image is carved into metal and inked. Check out more about etching to see how artists create prints like this.
