Voorziet u dezen tyd, opdat de winterdagen, / Uw by een warmen haerd, ook niet te veel doen klagen, / Maer 't is de groote vraeg: schoon dat men slagtmaend telt, / Hebt gy voor vleesch en spek een goede beurs met geld? 1833 - 1900

This print was made in the Netherlands by Glenisson & Zonen, but without a specified date. Its images, arranged in a grid, offer a glimpse into the realities of agrarian life. It shows how communities prepared for winter. We see the slaughtering of animals, the processing of meat, and the economic transactions necessary to secure provisions. The verses accompanying each image highlight practical concerns and social realities. One line translates to, "Do you have a good purse with money for meat and bacon?" This wasn't just a picture of everyday life; it was a reflection on the economic conditions that dictated survival. As an art historian, I look at this image as a document of cultural and economic history. Contemporary market reports, weather data, and household inventories from the period could reveal insights into the social conditions. It reminds us that art doesn't exist in a vacuum. Its meaning is contingent on the social context in which it was created and consumed.