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Life in Holland

in the 1600's

The Sleepy Sportsman
The Cook
The Sick Child
Old Drinker
Man Writing a Letter

Work in Holland

in the 1600's

Miller
Spinner
Sail maker
Ship's carpenter

Images of life in Holland

Jan Luyken
1649-1712

Astrologer

Baker

Book printer

Bricklayer

Coffin maker

Dyer

Engraver

Glass blower

Glazier

Instrument maker

Lawyer

Merchant

Miller

Painter

Physician

Plumber

Potter

Sail maker

Sculptor

Ship's carpenter

Spectacle maker

Spinner

Stone mason

Turner

Wagonwright

Wig-maker

Wire drawer
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Life in Holland slide shows

  • Adriaen van Ostade
  • Jan Steen
  • Pieter de Hooch
  • Gabriel Metsu
  • Jan Luyken

Life in Holland

in the 1600's

Morning Toilet
Wine Is a Mocker
Nocturnal Serenade
At the Linen Closet
Woman hands over money to her servant
Paying the Hostess