Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen 1637 - 1702

Gerrit Lundens' "Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen" (1637-1702) depicts a lively scene of domestic life in a 17th-century Dutch kitchen. Three figures are engaged in the meticulous task of accounting for the day's purchases. One woman examines a piece of paper, while another, kneeling, sorts through a variety of vegetables. A seated man carefully records details in a book, highlighting the importance of careful management in daily life. The painting is a genre scene, a style popular in Dutch art of the period, showcasing the ordinary moments and activities of everyday life.