Droevige gevolgen der luiheid / Tristes suites de la paresse 1800 - 1833

"Droevige gevolgen der luiheid / Tristes suites de la paresse" (1800-1833) by Philippus Jacobus Brepols (1778-1845) is a satirical print depicting the consequences of laziness. The print is divided into 12 panels, each illustrating a different scenario. These scenarios range from the mundane, like being punished in school, to the disastrous, like being eaten by a wolf. The scenes are accompanied by captions written in both Dutch and French, offering an insightful commentary on the consequences of inaction. This print from the Rijksmuseum is an excellent example of Brepols' use of humor and satire to convey a social message.