Februari: Kok met een pastei 1645

"Februari: Kok met een pastei" (February: Cook with a Pie) is an etching by Dutch artist Theodor Matham, created in 1645. The print depicts a jovial cook holding a pie topped with a bird, with a variety of roasted meats in the foreground. The image is part of a series of twelve engravings that represent the months of the year. Matham's work is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, showcasing intricate details and a mastery of light and shadow. The humorous scene provides insight into the culinary practices and celebrations of the time. The etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, measures 354 mm in height and 254 mm in width.