Bierdragers 1784 - 1826

"Bierdragers" (1784-1826), a pen and ink drawing by Jacob Ernst Marcus, depicts a group of men loading barrels onto a horse-drawn cart. The scene is likely set in the Netherlands, as indicated by the traditional clothing and architecture. Marcus, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life, captures the laborious nature of manual labor. The drawing's small size (92 mm x 83 mm) highlights the artist's attention to detail and skilled use of line work. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily routines of 18th-century Dutch society.