Ziet, kinderen! 't bedryf van Steven van der Klok, / In alles wat hy doet, heeft hy het even drok. / Die Steven was een man, met wiens verscheiden zaken / Gy uwe zinnen kunt, tot tydverdryf vermaken 1806 - 1830

This undated etching titled "Ziet, kinderen! 't bedryf van Steven van der Klok," by Johan Noman, invites us into the industrious world of Steven van der Klok, a man constantly busy. Created in the Netherlands, the print offers a window into the values and pastimes of the time, revealing the intersections of work, leisure, and morality. Each scene seems to encapsulate the spirit of Dutch industriousness and the cultural emphasis on productivity. The text accompanying the images states that 'In alles wat hy doet, heeft hy het even drok’ roughly translating to ‘In all that he does, he is equally busy’. However, beyond mere industry, there's an invitation for "kinderen" – children – to find amusement and pastime in Steven's varied endeavors. It subtly weaves education with entertainment. Noman’s print reflects a society in which labor and leisure, morality and entertainment, are carefully balanced to instill societal values.