Ambachten, bedrijven 1861 - 1929

"Ambachten, Bedrijven" (Trades, Businesses), a wood engraving by Albertus Willem Sijthoff, is part of a series titled "Prenten tot nut van het algemeen" (Prints for the Common Good). Created between 1861 and 1929, the print depicts various tradesmen working in their workshops, highlighting the skills and tools of the Dutch working class. Each illustration is accompanied by a poem in Dutch that further explains the profession. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sijthoff's talent for capturing the details of daily life and his interest in social commentary, making it a valuable historical document.