Als 't in de wereld goed zal gaan, / Dan moet elk op zijn plaatsje staan, / De man aan 't werk, de vrouw in huis; / Als de orde omkeert, is 't niet pluis 1850 - 1870

This is a hand-colored print, likely from the 19th century, by P.C.L. van Staden Czn., titled "Als 't in de wereld goed zal gaan." The material here isn’t precious; it’s cheap paper and ink, made for mass consumption. The imagery, however, tells us a great deal about social relations. The print is divided into a grid of vignettes, each illustrating a scene of domestic life. We see figures engaged in various activities: working, cleaning, and caring for children. But look closer, and you'll notice a clear division of labor. Men are shown working outside the home, while women are confined to domestic duties. The rough, almost folksy quality of the print reinforces the message: this is an image intended for a broad audience, not the elite. The print underscores how deeply ingrained social roles were and, of course, the labor involved in maintaining the household. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that what we often consider “high art” exists alongside a much wider world of visual culture, deeply embedded in the everyday lives of ordinary people.