Vertoont u kindren deze print, / Hoe elk zijn kost op aarde wint: / Zoo mag men bij zijn pligtbetrachten, / Daarop, den zegen Gods, verwachten 1828 - 1913

This undated print, "Vertoont u kindren deze print," was created by Erve Wijsmuller, presenting a world neatly divided by labor and social expectation. Each small scene depicts a different occupation, visually laying out how each person earns their living. The print reflects the societal values of its time, likely the 18th or 19th century, emphasizing the importance of diligence and adherence to one's prescribed role. The composition invites a dialogue about labor, class, and the social contract. How are our identities shaped by our work? How do these roles reinforce or challenge societal structures? Each figure, caught in their daily tasks, prompts us to consider the dignity—or lack thereof—assigned to various forms of labor. It is a mirror reflecting the economic and moral frameworks of its time, subtly questioning who benefits from this structured world and at what cost? The print serves as a historical document and an ongoing conversation about the values we project onto work and worth.