Strijk weg en geef wat 1808

This print, titled "Strijk weg en geef wat," was produced by Jan Hendriksen in 1808. The design resembles a wheel of fortune, divided into sections with animals, objects, and a central scene of people gaming. The wheel, a symbol of fate since antiquity, echoes in numerous mythologies. Here, it suggests life’s unpredictable nature. The animals populating each division are not merely decorative, but archetypes laden with cultural significance. Take the image of the goat pulling a cart: the goat is often associated with virility and stubbornness, while the cart symbolizes journey and toil. These images remind me of astrological charts, illustrating the symbolic dance of animals, celestial bodies, and human destiny. The deeper we delve into these symbols, the clearer it becomes that this wheel isn't just a game; it's a mirror reflecting humanity’s eternal quest to understand our fate. It resurfaces, evolved, and taking on new meanings throughout different eras.