Bedelaar. / Krygsman. / Boer. / Edelman 1831 - 1854

"Bedelaar. / Krygsman. / Boer. / Edelman" is a series of four engravings by Erve H. Rynders dating from 1831 to 1854 and housed at the Rijksmuseum. The engravings portray four distinct figures: a beggar, a soldier, a farmer, and a nobleman. The work displays a satirical commentary on the social classes of the time, with each figure rendered in a style that reinforces their stereotypes, such as the beggar's worn clothing and the nobleman's elaborate attire. Each engraving also includes a banner with a relevant saying, adding to the social commentary.