De kleine Maurits leegt zijn beurs in een grotere geldbuidel 1808

"De kleine Maurits leegt zijn beurs in een grotere geldbuidel" (Little Maurice Empties His Purse into a Larger Money Bag) is an 1808 etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles. Depicting a scene of street life in 18th-century Amsterdam, the artwork portrays a group of people gathered around a young boy, seemingly emptying his purse into a larger money bag. This detailed and charming etching captures the bustling energy of a Dutch city street, with its buildings, signage, and diverse characters. The work showcases Vinkeles’s skill as a printmaker and his ability to create a realistic depiction of daily life in his time.