The Master of the house enjoys some quiet reading

The Mistress of the house practises her lute

The Master's old friend and physician has come to visit

The Mistress and her musical sister enjoy playing a duet

The Mistress’ friend works on her embroidery.

The Mistress' sister takes a rest from practicing her cittern

The Master's widowed sister sits near the window for light

The Master's daughter aims to impress a visitor with her musical skill

The house steward is in a reflective mood (FA)

A young relative practises her needlework

The music and Latin tutor instructs with his lessons.

An estate worker tends to the gardens

The housekeeper discusses preparations for the main meal

The surgeon awaits his next patient

The carpenter has arrived to make some repairs

The most important person in the household... The cook!

Francis, a senior retainer, looks pleased with himself in the kitchen

A visiting merchant displays his fine wares

The natural philosopher studies his craft, aided by his goodwife

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