Vette keuken en de magere keuken 1595 - 1633

This anonymous etching, titled "Vette keuken en de magere keuken" (Fat Kitchen and the Lean Kitchen), depicts two contrasting scenes of kitchen life. The top panel showcases a bustling and well-stocked kitchen, brimming with activity. The bottom panel portrays a meager kitchen, with a sparse table and few ingredients. The artwork is thought to have been created sometime between 1595 and 1633 and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This print, with its contrasting scenes, offers a commentary on social inequality and the disparity between the rich and poor, a theme prevalent in 17th-century Dutch art.