Haring pakken en roken bij de Haringpakkerstoren, ca. 1610 1611 - 1613

This anonymous 17th-century Dutch etching titled "Haring pakken en roken bij de Haringpakkerstoren" (Packing and Smoking Herrings at the Herring Packer Tower) depicts a bustling scene of herring processing. A group of men work diligently, packing the fish into barrels and salting them. The etching captures the everyday life of the Dutch fishing industry, with detailed depictions of the tools, buildings, and clothing of the time. This small work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the crucial role of fishing in Dutch society during this period.