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Detail of Digging of the Ghent Canal (oil on canvas)
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Detail of Digging of the Ghent Canal (oil on canvas)
490058 Detail of Digging of the Ghent Canal (oil on canvas) by Garemyn, Jan-Anton (1712-99); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: See also 490057.); © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28437566
© Art in Flanders / Bridgeman Images
Bake Baking Canal Cooking Cuisine Digging Feeding Flanders Ghent Meals Meat Preparing Tent Tents Workmen Belgians Belgium Belgian Laborer Labourer Mealtime Tradesman Tradesmen
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This print captures the intricate details of the "Digging of the Ghent Canal" painting by Jan-Anton Garemyn. The oil on canvas artwork, housed in the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, Belgium, showcases a scene from rural Belgian life during the 18th century. In this particular detail, we are transported to a picturesque landscape where hardworking men and women are engaged in various tasks related to canal digging. Amidst their laborious efforts, tents have been set up as shelter while food is being prepared for mealtime. A group of workers can be seen enjoying a hearty meal together, with meat being cooked over an open fire. The composition beautifully depicts not only the physicality of their work but also highlights moments of camaraderie and sustenance amidst challenging conditions. The presence of a pig suggests that these Belgians relied on their own resources for nourishment during this demanding project. Ghent's countryside serves as an idyllic backdrop for this snapshot into history, showcasing both the beauty and hardships faced by these tradesmen and laborers. This painting offers us a glimpse into European cuisine and traditional baking methods prevalent at that time. Overall, this print invites viewers to appreciate Garemyn's skillful portrayal of daily life in Flanders while providing insight into Belgium's rich cultural heritage through its depiction of manual labor and communal meals.
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