Student valt door de mand 1608

Jacob van der Heyden's 1608 etching, "Student valt door de mand" (Student falls through the basket), depicts a humorous scene of a student falling headfirst into a basket, likely as a result of a prank. The scene is filled with lively details, including onlookers laughing and pointing at the student's misfortune. This etching is a great example of 17th-century Dutch art's penchant for depicting everyday life and its humorous moments. The etching’s small dimensions emphasize its intimate character, inviting viewers to observe the details and share in the jest.