IV Al safjens soetjens 1614

This is a small-scale engraving from a larger work by Roemer Visscher, entitled "Het Derde Schock". The image is one of a series of illustrations that accompany satirical Dutch proverbs. This particular image is a representation of the proverb "Al laffens voetjens", meaning "On all fours." The small size of the image belies the powerful message the image carries, making this a great example of the Dutch Renaissance satirical print.