Beroepen en bezigheden 1807

"Beroepen en bezigheden" is a 1807 print by W. van Bergen showcasing a variety of professions and activities in a series of 12 vignettes. The images depict scenes from everyday life, ranging from a shopkeeper serving a customer to a hunter with his dog. This print would have been a popular form of educational entertainment in the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the diverse world of occupations during that period. The illustrations are characteristic of the woodcuts popular in the early 19th century, with their black-and-white lines and simplified figures. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands.