A 17th-century European peasant family scene in which the anonymous author reflects the reality experienced by the families of the time. The father, the head of the family, devotes his efforts to the hardest activities, as did the women, who were also responsible for caring for and raising the offspring and bearing the burden of family care. To this scene we can add two children, the children of the adults, who also carry out work, to the extent of their possibilities, for the family’s sustenance.
Collection: Images
Project: 3. Rural world and urban world in the formation of the European identity., 4. Family, daily life and social inequality in Europe.
Chronology: XVII
Scope: Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, University
Resource type: Image
Format: Oil on canvas (86 x 116 cm)
Source: Museo del Prado (Madrid)
Language: Spanish
Date: 17th century
Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)
Identifier: P002027
Copyright: Museo del Prado (Madrid)
Abstract: Farming family outdoors going about their daily activities
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