Vier karmodellen 1696

"Vier karmodellen" is an anonymous engraving from 1696 depicting four different types of horse-drawn carts used in 17th-century Europe. The image is divided into four sections, each featuring a different cart design and its intended use. The top left image shows a “Carrette da fango” (cart for mud), while the top right image depicts a “Carrette vecchie” (old cart). The bottom left is a “Carrette da vino” (wine cart) and the bottom right is a “Scutte su le quali si porta la birra in Olanda” (sledge on which beer is transported in Holland). The detailed depiction of the carts and their uses provides a glimpse into the everyday life and transportation methods of the period.