Keukenstuk met kip aan het spit 1603

This etching, "Keukenstuk met kip aan het spit," depicts a scene of domestic life in 17th-century Netherlands. Created by Jacob Matham in 1603, the print showcases a kitchen interior with figures engaged in various tasks, including a woman stirring a pot, a man tending to a spit-roasted chicken, and a couple seated by a table. The detailed depiction of everyday objects like a loaf of bread, a cheese wheel, and cabbages, highlights the focus on realism common in Dutch genre painting of the period. This piece is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the daily activities of Dutch households during a time of economic prosperity.