Man spreekt een zittende man toe 1596

Theodor de Bry's 1596 engraving, “Man spreekt een zittende man toe,” features a man standing and addressing a seated man. This engraving is from de Bry's series “Emblemata” and depicts the adage “In labore multu adiumetri ad vitam” which means "In much work you are helped toward life." The detailed scene depicts a man pointing to a distant town, possibly to emphasize that hard work is beneficial for a successful life. The engraving's small size (67mm x 85mm) lends itself to a more intimate viewing experience, inviting the viewer to contemplate the moral message of this powerful scene.