XV Wie deyts, soo geyts 1614

"XV Wie deyts, soo geyts" is an engraving by Dutch artist Roemer Visscher created in 1614, now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The piece portrays a naked child on stilts balancing on a ball, likely referencing the proverb "Wie de pot schaamt, die schijnt hem," which means "He who is ashamed of the pot, he seems to avoid it." This proverb is often used to express the idea that avoiding responsibility or difficulty only leads to further problems. The engraving's composition and detail invite viewers to contemplate the fragility of childhood and the consequences of recklessness.