Door Jacob Cats is veel beschreeven, Voorbeelden gesteld hier beneeven 1761 - 1804

This undated print by Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont presents a grid of small, narrative scenes, each with its own inscription, rendered in simple lines with minimal shading. A patchwork of human experiences unfolds, framed by the crude, almost childlike, quality of the engraving. The composition’s rigid structure—a series of boxes—belies the moral lessons contained within each vignette. Note how the artist uses basic shapes to convey complex interactions, relying on the text to clarify each scene’s meaning. The figures are stylized, almost cartoonish, devoid of individualized features. This piece reflects a broader cultural interest in moralizing narratives. Each scene serves as a sign, encoding social and ethical values for the viewer to decode. By arranging these scenes in a grid, the artist suggests a systematic approach to moral instruction, each story a component in a larger structure of societal norms. The formal structure echoes the cultural structures it seeks to reinforce, yet, its simplicity invites personal reflection and interpretation.