Wilt gij van mij wat huisraad koopen? / Zoo behoeft g'bij geen buur te loopen! / Achetez des objets de menage, / Vous n'avez plus beson de voisinage 1856 - 1900

This print by Glenisson & Zonen presents a range of household objects, each a silent witness to daily life. Note the motif of the vessel, recurring in varied forms—pitchers, pots, and bowls. These are not merely containers, but symbols deeply intertwined with nourishment and domesticity. The jug, for example, echoes the ancient amphora, a vessel that carried wine and oil, sustenance for body and spirit, a symbol that transcended time and space, appearing in Minoan frescoes and Renaissance paintings alike. Consider the emotional weight of these forms; the comfort of a warm drink, the satisfaction of a shared meal. These are primal experiences, deeply embedded in our collective memory, surfacing in art across cultures and epochs. This collection of vessels is then not a mere catalogue, but a mirror reflecting our shared human experience.