After Milking Time 1825 - 1827

Hendrick van der Burch's "After Milking Time" (1825-1827) is a Dutch genre painting, a style popular in the 17th century, that depicts the everyday life of common people. The painting depicts a scene of daily chores, with a woman, in traditional Dutch attire, transferring milk from a barrel to a brass pitcher. A man watches on as various other items related to dairy production - barrels, jugs, and bowls - are displayed throughout the scene. The painting captures the authentic details of rural life in the Netherlands, showcasing the simple, yet laborious, aspects of farming.