Hier is tans veel vreugd te vinden / In 't onbekend Luylekker-land / Als gy ziet aan deze vrinden / Een yder heeft het abondant 1767 - 1793

This is a print titled 'Here is tans veel vreugd te vinden' made by Erven Hendrik van der Putte. The print presents a vision of an upside-down world of leisure and excess. Such images served as both entertainment and social commentary. In a society marked by stark class divisions, it allowed for a temporary, imagined inversion of social norms. These topsy-turvy images were particularly popular during times of social and political upheaval, when people felt that the existing order was being challenged or destabilized. Each scene is rendered with meticulous detail. The figures within convey a sense of carefree abandon, yet also offer a critique of human desires and the potential for greed and excess. Note the contrast between the abundance depicted and the realities of daily life for many during this period. It invites us to consider the relationship between fantasy, desire, and the social realities of its time.