Elk wint de kost op zijn manier, / En neemt somtijds ook zijn pleizier 1832

This 1832 print, titled "Elk wint de kost op zijn manier, / En neemt somtijds ook zijn pleizier," by Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen, depicts a series of vignettes showcasing various ways people earn a living in 19th-century Dutch society. The print, created using the "woodcut" technique, highlights everyday activities like transportation, domestic labor, and trade. It provides a glimpse into the social and economic life of the time, offering insight into the different roles and occupations that shaped Dutch society. These prints were commonly used as illustrations in pamphlets, almanacs, and other publications of the day, serving to educate and entertain the Dutch public.