Sorgheloos leeft in armoede 1541

"Sorgheloos leeft in armoede" (Careless living in poverty), a 1541 woodcut by Cornelis Anthonisz, depicts a scene of poverty. The artwork shows a family struggling to make ends meet, with a woman cooking over a fire and a man sweeping the floor while another man sits at a table eating. The scene is set in a dilapidated building with a broken roof and a hole in the wall, highlighting the family's difficult circumstances. The work is a reminder of the harsh realities of poverty in the 16th century and provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of a genre of artwork known as social commentary. It is a powerful depiction of the struggles of poverty in 16th century Holland.