XXXVI Goet Schimmanschap 1614

"XXXVI Goet Schimmanschap" is an etching by Roemer Visscher, created in 1614. It depicts a hand pouring liquid from a jug into a bottle through a funnel, symbolizing the act of doing something skillfully and carefully. This piece, from Visscher's series "Het Derde Schock," exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in practical knowledge and illustrating proverbs. The etching’s simple composition and meticulous detail highlight Visscher's expertise in engraving. The image is found in the Rijksmuseum, where it is part of a larger collection of Visscher’s work.