Januari: een keuken (waterman) 1599

"Januari: een keuken (waterman)," a 1599 etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, depicts a bustling kitchen scene. The print, part of a series depicting the months of the year, portrays a detailed and lively depiction of a kitchen, with numerous figures engaged in food preparation and service. The print offers insight into 16th century culinary practices, and the lively scene speaks to the importance of food and feasting in Renaissance society. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.