Zie hier Agt onderscheiden zaken; / Die, allen nut zijn voor den Mensch. / Komt Kindren, wil u hier vermaaken, / Dan vind de teekenaar zijn wensch 1791 - 1812

This broadside, printed by Jacobus Thompson in Rotterdam, presents eight scenes of everyday life rendered through woodcut and simple color. These aren’t traditional artistic materials, but rather the stuff of mass production. Look closely, and you'll see a barber, a glassblower, and other tradespeople. The direct, unrefined lines of the woodcut emphasize the labor involved in each occupation, a reminder of the human effort behind these goods and services. The flat, somewhat crude application of color further underscores the work's populist appeal. It is not aiming at the refined tastes of the wealthy. Thompson's choice of printing—a relatively inexpensive and accessible method—democratizes art, bringing images and ideas to a wider audience. This aligns with the growing merchant class in 18th-century Netherlands. In their hands, commerce becomes the lifeblood of society, and the artist, acting as a publisher, documents the shift in values. This broadside reminds us that art doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is shaped by the materials and processes used in its making, the social context in which it's created, and the labor that brings it into being.