Zoals de ouden zongen, zo piepen de jongen 1888 - 1891

"Zoals de ouden zongen, zo piepen de jongen" is an etching by Willem (II) Steelink, a Dutch artist, created between 1888 and 1891. The etching depicts a group of people gathered around a table, with a parrot perched on a stand behind them. The scene is a lively one, with the figures engaged in conversation and laughter. The etching is a good example of Steelink's skill in capturing the details of everyday life. The work's title, which translates to "As the old ones sang, so the young ones chirp," suggests a theme of passing down traditions from one generation to the next. The etching is a testament to Steelink's ability to capture the essence of Dutch life in the late 19th century.