Twee mannen bestuderen een groep mieren om daar lering uit te trekken 1807

"Twee mannen bestuderen een groep mieren om daar lering uit te trekken," created in 1807 by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, depicts two men observing a colony of ants. The scene is set in a wooded area with a mountain range in the background, suggesting a rural setting. This engraving, a form of printmaking, was likely intended as an illustration for a book or publication, and is a testament to Vinkeles’ mastery of the medium. The image serves as a visual representation of the moral of the story: learning from the industrious nature of ants.