O jeugd! gy ziet hier ernst en spel, / Behaagt dit printtafreel u wel, / Ook tydverdryvende andre zaaken; / Laat het dan uwen geest vermaaken 1761 - 1804

This print, made by Erven de Weduwe Jacobus van Egmont, presents a tableau of scenes, reflecting the pastimes of youth. The composition echoes the medieval “ages of man” motif, where life stages are depicted not linearly, but as simultaneous vignettes, revealing how youth is multifaceted. Consider the scene of children playing with toys, a common symbol across eras. These images aren't mere representations of children's games; they're symbolic of life's earliest lessons and the formation of character. This playful interaction mirrors ancient depictions of Fortuna, the goddess of fortune, who spins a wheel, dictating fate. Here, the children’s games become a microcosm of life’s uncertainties and the capricious nature of destiny. The image is a testament to the cyclical nature of human experience, a reminder that childhood games and adult endeavors are intertwined, each echoing and informing the other across time.