Bega, Cornelis (1631/32 Haarlem 1664). (A Peasant’s Room.) The farmers smoking and talking besides the mother giving the breast to her child. With playing cards and wine can. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 17.6 x 15.2 cm.
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