Hier is thands veel vreugd te vinden, als gy ziet aan deeze vrinden, / In 't onbekend Luilekkerland, een ieder heeft het abondant 1715 - 1813

This print, made by erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, depicts scenes from the mythical land of Cockaigne, a paradise of idleness and gluttony. Dominating this image is the recurring motif of readily available food and leisure. Note the roasted animals flying directly into people's mouths, and the rivers of wine. This iconography can be traced back to medieval folklore, reflecting a yearning for escape from the hardships of daily life. Similar themes appear in Pieter Bruegel the Elder's painting *The Land of Cockaigne*, where figures lie in a state of blissful lethargy, surrounded by food. The enduring appeal of Cockaigne lies in its promise of instant gratification, a desire deeply embedded in the human psyche. This pursuit of pleasure, though seemingly innocent, reveals a deeper longing for a world free from want and toil, a dream that continues to resurface in various forms throughout history. The images continue to evolve, speaking to our ever-present desires and anxieties.