Van velerlei gebak en ook van lekkernij / Is deze prent voorzien, wat uwe keus ook zij. / Beschouw dus lieve jeugd haar steeds tot uw vermaak, / En kies er alles uit, dat is naar uwen smaak 1832 - 1850

This print, by Erve Wijsmuller, presents an array of edibles neatly arranged on a pale ground. The limited use of color draws focus to the forms themselves and how they are constructed. Each item is rendered with careful linearity, creating distinct shapes that are both recognizable and slightly abstracted. The composition is orderly and grid-like, establishing a visual rhythm that invites the eye to methodically scan each object. The texture within each form is built up through hatching, which adds depth to the otherwise flat plane. These graphic elements create a playful tension between representation and design. It challenges our perception of everyday objects by framing them as graphic signs and suggesting a playful re-evaluation of the world through images. Ultimately, the strength of the print resides in its capacity to transform mundane subjects into a field of visual and cultural interpretation.