Grote vissen eten de kleine vissen 1601 - 1652

"Grote vissen eten de kleine vissen" is an anonymous 17th-century Dutch print depicting a large fish devouring smaller fish in a humorous and satirical manner. The scene portrays the fish as humans, engaging in fishing activities and a comical struggle with the large predator. The engraving's title, in Latin and Dutch, reveals its moral lesson about the powerful consuming the weak, with a city in the background adding a sense of societal relevance. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch penchant for satirical prints and the cultural significance of the sea in their society.