Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)

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Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving)

541250 Peasant cottage interior. 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in chimney corner by fire on which cooking would be done. Young mother sits on wooden bench spinning with a distaff while she rocks the cradle. Behind her is a cupboard bed.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38402382

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

17th Bake Baking Behind Bench Chimney Clogs Corner Cradle Cuisine Cupboard Distaff Heating Rocks Sits Spinning Wearing 17th Centuries Beds Snoozes

EDITORS COMMENTS
This 17th-century engraving captures the intimate interior of a peasant cottage, offering a glimpse into the daily life of rural inhabitants during this historical period. The scene depicts a husband peacefully snoozing in the chimney corner, his wooden clogs resting nearby as he takes respite by the crackling fire. Meanwhile, a young mother sits on a simple wooden bench, deftly spinning with a distaff while gently rocking her cradle. Behind her stands a humble cupboard bed, providing both storage and sleeping space within the cozy abode. The rustic charm of this image is palpable, with its depiction of traditional domestic activities such as cooking over an open flame and textile work taking place in close proximity to one another. The black-and-white aesthetic adds to the timeless quality of the scene, emphasizing the simplicity and functionality of the furnishings within the cottage. Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times and offers viewers a window into an era where everyday tasks were carried out with patience and skill. It evokes nostalgia for a bygone age when life moved at a slower pace and connection to home and hearth was paramount.

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