Hier toonen jagers met hun honden; / Hoe 't wild betrapt wordt en gevonden, / Ook hoe men vischt met snoer en net; / 't is tot uw vreugd hier neergezet 1850 - 1870

This print by Herman Koster, showcases hunting and fishing scenes, rendered with simple lines and blocks of color on paper. The printmaking process itself is key here. As a multiple, it speaks to the democratization of images, making visual narratives accessible to a wider audience. The scenes are laid out in a grid, reminiscent of the rationalized organization of labor typical of the era. Each little vignette is like a snapshot of a task, echoing the division of labor in the broader economy. Notice how the figures are depicted: hunters and fisherman are shown actively engaged in their work, illustrating a connection to the natural world. Yet, this is also labor, a means of subsistence, presented for consumption as image. The very act of printing emphasizes the relationship between production, consumption, and representation. Ultimately, the print invites us to consider the complex interplay of labor, leisure, and the commodification of nature in an era defined by emerging capitalist modes of production.