Uitdrukkingen en gezegden 1689 - 1720

"Uitdrukkingen en gezegden," meaning "Expressions and Sayings," is a series of 16 small engravings created by Dutch artist Joachim Ottens between 1689 and 1720. The print depicts various scenes from daily life that illustrate common Dutch proverbs and sayings, offering a glimpse into Dutch culture and social customs of the time. The engravings are presented in a grid format, each scene accompanied by a caption in Dutch, providing a visual and textual interpretation of the proverbs. "Uitdrukkingen en gezegden" is a valuable example of Dutch graphic arts and offers insights into the language and culture of 17th and 18th century Netherlands.