XXXIII Een vat vol en bomt niet 1614

"XXXIII Een vat vol en bomt niet" (1614) is an engraving by Roemer Visscher, a Dutch artist known for his emblem books. The image depicts a hand hammering a barrel with the Dutch inscription, “Een vol vat en bomt niet”, which translates to "A full barrel doesn't bulge." This proverb highlights the limitations of overfilling, suggesting that excessive ambition can lead to failure. The image, part of Visscher's book “Sinnepoppen,” was designed to convey moral lessons through visual metaphors. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam and is a fascinating example of 17th-century Dutch emblem art.