XLIX De kost moet voor de baet uyt 1614

This 1614 engraving by Dutch artist Roemer Visscher depicts a ship at sea. The image is one of a series of engravings illustrating the proverb "The cost must be for the benefit." In the scene, a ship pulls in a net, likely full of fish. The text to the left of the image explains that the ship is a metaphor for a person, with the net representing their work. The image conveys the idea that all effort should be directed toward achieving a positive outcome. This work showcases Visscher's expertise in depicting ships and the sea, a theme prominent in Dutch art during the Golden Age.