XXXVII Effen uyt 1614

"XXXVII Effen uyt" is an etching by Roemer Visscher, dating back to 1614. This print, part of a series of illustrations, depicts a clever visual pun. A barrel, representing a "sinnepop" (a Dutch term for a puppet), stands beside a water clock. The text describes a "quiftgoet" (meaning something easily earned), suggesting that the water from the clock, which is flowing out, is a metaphor for a life lived without challenge. The image is a testament to Visscher's playful exploration of Dutch language and culture.