Landschap met boerderijen en molen Possibly 1883

Jérôme Tuyttens created this landscape with farmhouses and a mill in an etching. The scene evokes a sense of rural life, capturing the quiet simplicity of the countryside. This work invites us to consider the cultural value placed on the rural idyll. Through his choice of subject matter, Tuyttens engages with the tradition of landscape art. One that frequently romanticizes country life, often idealizing the labor and the lives of those who work the land. The lone figure in the doorway of the farmhouse raises questions about the lives of the inhabitants, their connection to the land, and their place in society. Consider how this artwork shapes or reflects societal attitudes towards rural life. The etching resonates with both a sense of nostalgia and the lived reality of the individuals connected to this landscape.