Ziet in dit prentgestel verscheiden schetsen pronken, / Zy worden u, ô jeugd! geschonken, / Die leerzaam en vermaaklyk zyn; / Tot tydverdryf: Maar schei het weezen van den schyn 1715 - 1813

This undated print, made by erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, offers a glimpse into the educational and social values of its time, likely the 18th century. The print presents a series of small, framed illustrations, each accompanied by a didactic verse. These scenes, intended for young audiences, depict various aspects of daily life, moral lessons, and ideal behaviors. It reflects a society deeply invested in shaping the character and conduct of its youth. As a print produced and distributed by a woman, the widow Cornelis Stichter, this work also speaks to the role of women in the publishing and education sectors during this period. Consider how these images and their accompanying verses aimed to instill specific social norms, and how they might have been received and interpreted by different audiences within the complex social fabric of the time.