A Woman Doing Housework, Plate 5 from "Five Feminine Occupations"

In "A Woman Doing Housework, Plate 5 from 'Five Feminine Occupations'" (ca. 1648–50), Geertruydt Roghman employs engraving to depict a domestic scene characterized by meticulous detail. The artwork shows a woman bending over a table, engaged in the task of laundering, her back turned to the viewer. Surrounding her are various household objects, including pots, pans, and utensils, which are arranged on the floor and walls, emphasizing the domestic setting. The interplay of light entering through a window highlights the textures of the linen and the polished surfaces of the metalware, enhancing the realism of the scene. Roghman, a Dutch artist active in Amsterdam during the mid-17th century, contributes to the discourse on women’s roles within domestic spaces through this focused portrayal of everyday labor.

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