Leslokaal met onderwijzeres die leerling bestraft 1735 - 1784

"Leslokaal met onderwijzeres die leerling bestraft" ("Classroom with a Teacher Punishing a Pupil") is an engraving by Jean Ouvrier, dated between 1735 and 1784. The artwork depicts a scene of a schoolroom, likely in Flanders, with a teacher punishing a kneeling student while other children watch. The setting appears to be a large hall with an altar in the background, suggesting a religious institution. Ouvrier's engraving captures the harsh realities of education in the 18th century, with detailed depiction of the children's expressions and the teacher's stern demeanor. The artwork is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the social and cultural practices of the time.