Verschillende beroepen 1758 - 1787

"Verschillende beroepen" (Various Occupations), a series of engravings by F. Houtkamp, is a charming depiction of daily life in the 18th century. Created between 1758 and 1787, the work consists of nine vignettes, each portraying a different profession, from a postman to a farmer. The scenes are accompanied by humorous rhyming verses in Dutch, adding a layer of social commentary to the work. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a snapshot of Dutch society through its diverse occupations and detailed depictions of clothing and tools, making it a valuable historical document as well as an artistic creation.