Figuren bij een bijenkorf 1736

"Figuren bij een bijenkorf" is an engraving created in 1736 by Hs. Henke. This small, 165 mm by 103 mm print features an elaborate, symmetrical design. At its center is a beehive, surrounded by two figures and a large tree. The beehive is prominently displayed, emphasizing the hard work and collaboration that are essential to a thriving society, a theme echoed by the title, "Het Hofstee Leven". The title page was likely printed for the play "Het Hofstee Leven, Kluchtspel," by the playwright Abraham de Wit de Jonge. This artwork is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch engraving, emphasizing detail and precision.