Ziet hier een tweetal vagabonden, / Landloopers, luiaarts, met vier honden [(...)] 1715 - 1813

This hand-colored etching is from an unknown date and was created by Erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter. The print depicts two vagrants and four dogs, all elaborately dressed. The scene is a satirical commentary on societal norms and the perceived ridiculousness of street performers. Here, class distinctions are blurred through the costuming of the dogs, mimicking human society and perhaps mocking the elite. The text accompanying the image suggests a moral critique, questioning the value of such spectacles and the idleness they represent. The artist uses the figures of the vagrants and their trained animals to highlight the perceived foolishness and superficiality of popular entertainment. The emotional tone of the artwork is one of derision mixed with amusement, inviting viewers to laugh at the absurdity of the scene while also prompting reflection on the social commentary embedded within. The piece challenges traditional representations by subverting the expected roles and appearances of both humans and animals, creating a bizarre and unsettling tableau.