Vissers en landlieden, de zeilwagen en edelen in Holland, ca. 1600 1608 - 1610

This is a 17th-century engraving titled “Vissers en lant-volck in huyst-holland”, by Claes Jansz. Visscher, which depicts various scenes of life in Holland. The top panel showcases a group of fishermen and women selling fish, a sail wagon pulling a group of nobles, and a nobleman and woman, suggesting the connection between various social classes. The engraving captures the essence of Dutch life during the Golden Age, reflecting the nation's prosperity through trade and maritime activity. The scene, executed in the meticulous detail characteristic of Visscher's style, offers a glimpse into the daily life and social hierarchy of Holland at that time. This engraving is a notable example of the "Visscherian" style, which combines detailed realism with humor and satire.