Hier ziet ge, ô kinders! u ten afschrik, afgebeeld, / Welke ongeregeldheên het kwaad huishouden teelt. / Daar man en vrouw weêrzyds door tweedragt aangedreven, / In dronkenschap, gekyf en slaan, elendig even 1806 - 1830

This print by Johan Noman warns against domestic disarray, reflecting 19th-century Dutch societal values. The print, divided into two scenes, juxtaposes public shame with private turmoil. In the upper scene, we see a chaotic street scene, illustrating the public consequences of a disorderly household, while the lower scene depicts the interior of a home, where a husband and wife are caught in a violent argument. The wife, wielding a broom, confronts her drunken husband. The disarray of their home mirrors the breakdown of their relationship. Prints like these served as moral lessons, reinforcing societal expectations. The artist's choice to depict a woman as the aggressor could reflect a nuanced commentary on gender roles and the disruptive potential of both men and women within the domestic sphere. While the artwork intends to discourage, it also exposes the raw, emotional undercurrents of domestic life.