Dus rydt hier Hein van Goeden Huize, / Op dat Nanet zyn goudbeurs pluize [(...)] 1715 - 1813

This print, made by J. Robyn, depicts winter and summer scenes of leisure, offering a glimpse into the social life of its time. The images, divided into two registers, use visual cues like horse-drawn carriages and sledges to comment on class and social standing. It was likely made in the Netherlands. The verses accompanying the images point to a culture where social commentary was often embedded in everyday objects, reflecting a society grappling with wealth and its trappings. Notice the contrast between the elegant carriage of "Hein van Goeden Huize" and the more modest sledges, hinting at the different tiers within Dutch society. As art historians, we look at such images alongside period literature, economic data, and social histories. It is in this interdisciplinary approach that we start to understand the values and norms that shaped artistic production. The meaning of art is contingent on social and institutional context.