Enkele personen bij een boerderij 1723 - 1789

"Enkele personen bij een boerderij" was created by Jacob Hoolaart, an 18th-century artist whose work provides a window into the lives of ordinary people during the Dutch Republic. The print portrays a scene of rural life, complete with a woman carrying a child, a man sitting by a jug, and another figure peering out from inside the house. These figures represent the working class, and it humanizes their struggles and daily routines. It offers a perspective of the margins, highlighting a population often overlooked in grand historical narratives. Hoolaart's ability to convey the emotional and experiential aspects of daily life for these individuals invites viewers to empathize with the subjects and question prevailing social hierarchies. He develops alternative narratives through his intimate portrayal of ordinary people. The print reflects societal issues, while emphasizing the personal dimensions of those who lived through them. It invites us to reflect on the lives and experiences of those who may not have had a voice in mainstream society.