'T is om uw zinnen te vermaaken, / Dan men, ô lieve jeugd! u biedt [(...)] 1715 - 1813

This print, 'T is om uw zinnen te vermaaken', was made by the heirs of widow Cornelis Stichter. It presents a grid of small, detailed scenes, each a window into different moments or narratives. The overall composition, structured by these individual squares, creates a sense of order, yet each scene bursts with activity. The stark contrast between light and shadow, achieved through the engraving technique, animates each little world. This contrast does more than illustrate; it signifies. The light illuminates actions, making the dark spaces equally crucial. The scenes vary, but they are unified by line and tone, creating a semiotic web of meaning. This print invites us to consider how form can delineate and question social narratives. By presenting life in fragmented yet interconnected scenes, the work destabilizes a singular viewpoint, inviting us to consider multiple perspectives.