Was er ooit een volk op aarde / dat men lui en lekker noemt? / Dit / o kindren: zult gij vragen / als gij deze prentjes roemt [(...)] 1831 - 1854

This satirical print from 1831-1854 by Jacob Coldewijn depicts a series of scenes portraying the life of the Dutch people in a humorous way. It is part of a larger series that was printed in Amsterdam and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. Coldewijn's work captures everyday life in the Netherlands, highlighting the customs and social interactions of the time through the use of simple, expressive line drawings. This woodcut print is a prime example of Dutch folk art and is considered to be a significant piece in the visual history of the Netherlands.