Mädchen auf einem Schlitten, daneben ein Junge, in einem Lager 

Jacob van Strij created this watercolor drawing titled "Girl on a Sledge, Next to a Boy, in a Camp," in the late 18th or early 19th century, capturing a scene of leisure amidst the backdrop of a winter encampment. Van Strij lived through a time of significant political and social upheaval in Europe. Here, we see the artist portraying the figures with a certain softness, yet their expressions hint at the quiet stoicism often associated with depictions of rural life during periods of economic hardship. The girl, wrapped in a blanket on the sledge, and the boy, dutifully holding what appears to be a water barrel, evoke a sense of responsibility. This artwork may reflect a narrative of resilience, or perhaps, it underscores the silent labor of children within the domestic sphere. The image, while seemingly a simple portrayal of winter fun, might also be hinting at the complex, intertwined realities of work, leisure, and survival.