Os aan het spit, plaat 37 Possibly 1530 - 1699

"Os aan het spit, plaat 37" (Ox on the Spit, Plate 37) is an engraving by Nicolaas Hogenberg, possibly created between 1530 and 1699. The artwork depicts a scene of a large ox being roasted on a spit, likely for a communal meal. The scene is filled with figures, likely representing the community, and the smoke from the roasting meat fills the sky above. The detailed depiction of the scene suggests Hogenberg's keen observation of daily life and his ability to capture the energy and detail of a communal event. This engraving, part of a series, offers insight into the culinary practices and communal gatherings of the time.