Verschiet van zaaken kunt gy vinden, Leergraage jeugd! in prent by prent. / Wilt uwe oplettenheid verbinden Aan alles waar ge uw oog naar wendt 1715 - 1813

Hermanus Numan created this print, "Verschiet van zaaken kunt gy vinden, Leergraage jeugd! in prent by prent" with etching. The composition is structured into twelve distinct rectangular vignettes, each presenting a self-contained scene. The artist uses line work to define forms and create a sense of depth within each small narrative space. The print employs a systematic, grid-like arrangement. This rigid structure invites a semiotic reading, where each scene functions as a signifier. The juxtaposition of these scenes might challenge fixed meanings, inviting viewers to construct their own narratives and interpretations. Notice how the repetition and variation in Numan's use of line and form create a visual rhythm. This rhythmic quality, combined with the print's pedagogical intent, highlights the artwork's function as a tool for both aesthetic enjoyment and intellectual engagement. The structure is not merely decorative but integral to how the artwork communicates ideas.