Kinders komt nu aangeloopen / Om 't osje boe te koopen / 't is een gild-os exelent / Gy kunt het koopen voor klein geld 1781 - 1831

This print, "Kinders komt nu aangeloopen," was made by Erve H. Rynders in Amsterdam, though the exact date remains unknown. The woodcut depicts an ox adorned with garlands, framed by decorative borders and accompanied by text, alluding to commerce and accessibility. This image isn't just about selling an ox, it's about cultural identity. The Dutch Golden Age was a period of economic prosperity, but it also relied on global trade networks often built on exploitation. Rynders's print reflects a society grappling with its burgeoning wealth, and the labor practices and commodities that sustained it. The garlanded ox symbolizes a commodified nature, offered to the viewer for a small price. The choice of the Dutch language makes the image accessible to a local audience. What does it mean to present an animal as a commercial object? Consider the stories and cultural associations embedded in our everyday exchanges, and what remains hidden.