XXXVIII Teering na neeringh 1614

"XXXVIII Teering na neeringh" is an engraving by Roemer Visscher from 1614, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This print depicts a simple object, a spinning wheel, standing on a pedestal and a bird tied to its spindle. The object is simple and straightforward, possibly a symbol for the Dutch proverb that spinning is an example of industry and provides income, which is the meaning of the Dutch title. Visscher was known for his illustrated books, and this engraving is likely part of a larger collection. This is a good example of Dutch 17th-century graphic arts, and it provides an insight into the daily life of the time.