Boerin verkoopt haar waren vanuit huis, terwijl een kind de kippen voert 1722 - 1774

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich created this etching titled 'Boerin verkoopt haar waren vanuit huis, terwijl een kind de kippen voert' (Farmer's Wife Sells Her Wares from Home While a Child Feeds the Chickens), sometime between 1712 and 1774. During the 18th century, rural life was often romanticized in art. The image offers us a glimpse into the daily life of a farming family. The woman, presumably the farmer’s wife, is engaged in a transaction with a customer, while a child tends to the chickens. What does it mean to see women in a rural setting? The image presents a narrative of labor, family, and the economic roles women played. It challenges the dominant patriarchal narratives of the time. Despite the passing of time, the scene evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia, perhaps even a sense of connection to our roots. It is a reminder of the significance of women's work.