Trijn Antijddorst, Geb: Koffijlief. / Hoofdvrouw van het koffijzusters gezelschap. / Hans Altyddorst. / Hoofdman van het bierdrinkers gezelschap 1836 - 1849

This print, made by Monogrammist B, presents us with a study in contrasts, a diptych of indulgence. On one side, Trijn Antijddorst, the "chief woman" of the coffee drinkers, and on the other, Hans Altyddorst, the "chief man" of the beer drinkers. Note the subtle yet telling symbols: Trijn, amidst her coffee service, accompanied by her cat, embodies a certain domesticity. Hans, however, raises high a bulbous beer stein, a dog at his feet, a symbol of loyalty perhaps misplaced. The contrast between these two figures echoes through the ages. Consider the ancient Roman bacchanals versus the more restrained depictions of domestic life in Pompeian frescoes. This dichotomy reflects a deep-seated tension in the human psyche between Dionysian abandon and Apollonian order. The choice of coffee versus beer, woman versus man, and the accompanying animals all speak to a subconscious play of cultural values and personal appetites. This is more than just a depiction of daily life; it is a mirror reflecting our own internal struggles with pleasure and moderation.