Verbeelding van het spreekwoord 'Bezint eer ge begint' 1674

"Verbeelding van het spreekwoord 'Bezint eer ge begint'" (Imagination of the proverb 'Think before you begin') is a 1674 Dutch print that depicts a man falling headfirst into a barrel, likely symbolizing the consequences of acting without planning. The work, attributed to an anonymous artist, uses a combination of visual elements and text in Dutch to emphasize the importance of careful consideration before taking action. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its importance in understanding Dutch art and cultural expression of the 17th century.