Jonge mannen veranderen van dwazen in goede studenten 1608

Jacob van der Heyden’s 1608 etching, *Jonge mannen veranderen van dwazen in goede studenten*, depicts a scene of young men transitioning from folly to disciplined learning. The engraving shows a group of fools being disciplined by a group of scholars, with instruments of folly, such as musical instruments, scattered on the floor. The scene is set in a classroom setting with a table and chairs. The engraving is a reminder of the importance of education and the potential for change. It is a satirical take on the process of learning and the transition from youth to adulthood. The print captures the energy and dynamism of the scene through detailed linework and hatching. *Jonge mannen veranderen van dwazen in goede studenten* is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age printmaking tradition.