XXI Noch luy, noch lecker 1614

"XXI Noch luy, noch lecker," is an engraving by Roemer Visscher from 1614. It depicts a donkey walking along a path, with a landscape in the background. The work is a part of Visscher's "Het Tweede Schock", a series of engravings that combined religious and moral lessons with humorous depictions of everyday life. This print exemplifies Visscher's mastery of detail and his ability to create a sense of realism. "Noch luy, noch lecker" is a Dutch proverb meaning "Neither good nor bad" which may imply that the donkey's life is not particularly exciting or interesting but is nonetheless a part of the world's order. This work, like many of Visscher's engravings, combines humor and didacticism to entertain and educate the viewer. It is a testament to the artist's skill in depicting the minutiae of the natural world while simultaneously conveying a deeper meaning about life.