Slagers 1613 - 1667

"Slagers" is an anonymous Dutch etching from the 17th century, depicting a bustling marketplace scene. The print showcases the daily life of butchers and their customers. The image captures the meticulous detail and the realistic portrayal of figures engaged in their trade, including a butcher weighing meat, a customer inspecting the goods, and a dog by the butcher's side. The inscription at the bottom, "Hic ligat, ille ferit vitulum, decorticat alter, Hic secat, ille libra vendit, et alter emit," further emphasizes the theme of the marketplace and the various tasks involved in the butcher trade. This engraving provides a glimpse into the social and economic realities of 17th-century Dutch life.