Deez' prent toond u 't begin van 's menschen stand op aard, / Wanneer de kindsheid reeds, al duizend' jamm'ren baard. / En d'ouderlyke zorg, [(...)] kracht meer hoeden, / Wil door gehoorzaamheid, ô jeugd! die zorg vergoeden 1831 - 1854

This print, made by Erve H. Rynders, presents scenes intended to depict humanity's early days. The composition is structured as a grid, dividing the narrative into distinct, almost compartmentalized moments, each vignette bordered by text. The figures, rendered with simple lines, populate these miniature stages, with certain characters highlighted through a touch of added color. These color accents draw our eyes to specific elements, guiding us through the print’s moral lessons. Rynders employs a structural approach, arranging scenes to underscore themes of obedience and parental care. Each panel can be seen as a signifier within a broader semiotic system, where actions and interactions symbolize societal values. This work embodies a visual encoding of cultural norms, framed within the rigid structure of its design. By examining the formal construction, we can better understand the cultural and ethical frameworks that Rynders sought to promote.