VI Duycken en ghenoegen 1614

"VI Duycken en ghenoegen" (1614) is an engraving by Roemer Visscher, a Dutch poet and printmaker. This print is part of a series called “Van de Sinnepoppen” (1614), which was published as a book of emblems. This artwork depicts a simple wooden gate with an inscription in Dutch, suggesting that the gate represents a constraint on freedom. The print exemplifies Visscher’s interest in visual metaphors, exploring the idea of how we are sometimes forced to conform to the expectations of society. The small size of the image suggests its intended purpose for personal reflection or study.