Scenes of people at work became incredibly popular in the 17th century. These paintings offer a snapshot of working life, from fishing and farming to brickmaking and ironmongering. But life in the Low Countries was not all work and no play, and after a long day, people might go to a local tavern to relax. This display gives us an insight into the past and the lives of ordinary people.
Abraham van Calraet (1642-1722), Fishing on the Ice, before 1722
Dulwich Picture Gallery, London
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