Lezende man stoot per ongeluk een fles en glas wijn van tafel 1921

"Lezende man stoot per ongeluk een fles en glas wijn van tafel" (1921) by Piet van der Hem is a humorous illustration depicting a man engrossed in a book, so engrossed in fact that he has knocked over a bottle of wine. This work, executed in a simple, illustrative style, highlights the potential pitfalls of losing oneself in literature. The Dutch inscription at the bottom advocates for the pleasure of reading, suggesting that the cost of a good book is a small price to pay for the enrichment of one's mind.