Het dagelijks werk der dienst-meisjes 1767 - 1793

"Het dagelijks werk der dienst-meisjes" (The Daily Work of the Maids) is a series of 36 engravings created by the Erven Hendrik van der Putte between 1767 and 1793. This work is now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The engravings depict a variety of scenes from the daily life of maids, from making beds to cleaning, to serving meals. The work is a testament to the value of domestic labor, and it offers viewers a glimpse into the lives of women who worked as maids in the 18th century. The engravings are a unique visual record of a time when domestic work was considered essential, and the maids who performed it were integral to the smooth running of society.