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The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
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The Cook, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT177848 The Cook, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright
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Chef Cooking Crockery Culinary Arts Cutlery Dish Dishes Frying Pans Platter Pots Profession Sausages Sieve Skill Strainer Tools Of The Trade Trappings Utensil Utensils Suckling Pig Symbolic
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The Cook, c. 1735 - A Culinary Allegory of Skill and Trade
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. This coloured engraving by Martin Engelbrecht takes us back to the bustling kitchens of 18th-century France. In this symbolic portrayal, we are introduced to "The Cook" a male chef adorned in his distinctive trappings and attire. With an array of utensils, pots, pans, and cutlery surrounding him, he stands as a symbol of expertise in the culinary arts. The cook's attention is focused on a platter holding a succulent suckling pig - a prized delicacy during that era. His skillful hands maneuver various tools of the trade such as strainers and sieves while tending to sausages sizzling on the frying pan. The scene is filled with objects representing his profession; crockery stacked neatly beside dishes waiting to be served. Beyond its visual appeal lies deeper symbolism. This artwork serves as an allegory for commerce and the importance of food in society. The milk-fed pork represents abundance and prosperity while highlighting the significance of agriculture and animal husbandry. Engelbrecht's meticulous attention to detail extends beyond culinary elements; botanical illustrations adorn the background, emphasizing the connection between cooking and botany - both being sciences intertwined through natural history. "The Cook" print from Fine Art Finder captures not only a moment frozen in time but also encapsulates centuries-old traditions passed down through generations within the culinary world. It invites us into an enchanting realm where skill meets
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