Boerenfamilie bij het slachten van een varken 1723 - 1789

Jacob Hoolaart's "Boerenfamilie bij het slachten van een varken," a 1723 - 1789 etching, depicts a group of Dutch peasants gathered for a pig slaughter. The scene is set in a dimly lit courtyard, with figures illuminated by firelight. The artist captures the rural life of the time, with a focus on the domestic task of animal husbandry. The etching's detailed composition showcases Hoolaart's skilled technique and offers a glimpse into the daily routines of Dutch life.