Six women labourers with their baskets 1662

"Six women labourers with their baskets" is a 1662 drawing by the Dutch artist Esaias Boursse. The artwork depicts six women, all of whom are wearing traditional clothing and carrying baskets. The drawing is a depiction of everyday life in the Dutch colonies during the 17th century and provides a glimpse into the working lives of women of color in those colonies. The artwork is drawn in pencil and is relatively small, measuring just 148 mm in height and 196 mm in width. It is a valuable historical artifact that gives us insight into the Dutch colonial period and the role of women in society.