Kinders komt nu aan geloopen / Om 't osje-boe te koopen / 't is een gild-os exelent, / Gy kunt het koopen voor klyn geld 1767 - 1793

This print, made by Erven Hendrik van der Putte, is a woodcut, a technique that involves carving an image into a block of wood. The areas that are cut away do not receive ink, so the remaining raised parts form the image when printed. Here, the bold, graphic quality of the woodcut is evident in the strong lines and simplified forms that depict a decorated ox. This print exemplifies the techniques, tools, and skilled traditions of early printmaking. The relatively simple and repeatable process allowed for mass production, making images like these accessible to a wide audience. It also reflects a specific social context, with the text suggesting it was made for children, enticing them to buy the "Gild-Os" or guild ox for little money. It provides a glimpse into the commercial and material culture of the time, where even images of livestock were commodities. Recognizing the importance of materials, making, and context challenges the traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.