November, 's slagters beste tijd, Mits goed gemest en vet geweid / En novembre c'est la saison Pour la viande de salaison 1800 - 1833

This print titled "November, 's slagters beste tijd, Mits goed gemest en vet geweid / En novembre c'est la saison Pour la viande de salaison" was created by Philippus Jacobus Brepols. The artwork presents a sequence of images depicting the butchering and processing of meat, reflecting the seasonal practices of the time. During this period, societal roles were highly defined by gender and class. In each of the panels we see how men are typically involved in the physical labor of slaughtering, while women are engaged in the preparation and processing of the meat. The artist emphasizes the cyclical nature of food production and consumption. Brepols' detailed depictions of each stage in the butchering process is a reflection of the close relationship between communities and their sources of food at this time. While seemingly straightforward, the print invites us to consider the labor, gender dynamics, and seasonal rhythms that underpinned daily life in the past. The work also offers a glimpse into the social structures that governed the production and distribution of food. It reveals how deeply ingrained these practices were in the fabric of everyday existence.