Kostuum van de Straat Davis en Hudson Baai, 1726 1726

This etching, created by Dutch artist Carel Allard in 1726, depicts the attire of people in Davis Strait and Hudson Bay. The scene shows two figures, a man holding a large fish, and a woman holding a smaller fish and a bird. Both figures are wearing heavy clothing, suggesting the harsh cold climate of the region. The artwork provides a glimpse into the daily lives and attire of people in the Arctic during the 18th century, and is housed in the Rijksmuseum. This work, part of a series of engravings, demonstrates the meticulous attention to detail that Allard was known for in his depictions of historical and cultural subjects.