XLIII Nerghens beter 1614

"XLIII Nerghens beter" is an engraving by Roemer Visscher from 1614, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image is a part of a series of illustrations focusing on the theme of drunkards. In this particular engraving, two frogs are depicted sitting by a pond in a detailed landscape, symbolizing the drunken state. The text accompanying the image further emphasizes the theme by comparing the frogs to drunks, referencing their "ungraceful sounds." This artwork is a thoughtful commentary on human vices through the use of animal imagery.