Boekhouders aan het werk 1601 - 1657

"Boekhouders aan het werk" (Accountants at Work) is an etching by Pieter Serwouters dating from between 1601 and 1657. The artwork, located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts four men working as accountants, seated around a table covered in ledgers, quills, and inkwells. The scene, which is set in a room with shelves filled with books, offers a glimpse into the world of bookkeeping in the early 17th century. Serwouters' detailed etching captures the meticulous nature of the work, providing a snapshot of a vital but often overlooked profession.