De nijvre haringvangst, die zoo veel bloei mag schenken, / Geeft u, o jeugd, gewis een aantal goede wenken, / Bewonder daarin steeds der vadren noeste vlijt, / En leer daaruit, wat heil het werken om zich spreidt 1850 - 1870

"De nijvre haringvangst, die zoo veel bloei mag schenken" is a Dutch print created between 1850 and 1870 by Willem Bal, a prominent Dutch artist of the 19th century, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a series of scenes related to herring fishing, a major industry in the Netherlands during the time. The print uses a vibrant, illustrative style to convey the importance of this industry, while simultaneously promoting the virtues of hard work. The text accompanying the images reinforces this message, highlighting the benefits and prosperity that result from diligent labor, making the artwork a valuable document for understanding Dutch cultural history.