Ziet wat in deeze prent elks beeld en werk beduidt. / En kiest, ô kinderen! voor u het best 'er uit 1715 - 1813

This print, made by erven weduwe Cornelis Stichter, presents a grid of small scenes, each illustrating a different activity or character. The use of simple lines and shapes divides the world into discrete, manageable units. Observe how the composition encourages us to compare and contrast these scenes. What is the semiotic significance of their placement? Are we meant to see a sequence or a hierarchy? The use of minimal color further emphasizes the structural arrangement. Each scene, framed uniformly, becomes a sign within a larger system. The repetitive nature of the grid invites a structuralist reading, suggesting an underlying order to everyday life. Consider the title's instruction, "choose for yourself the best." This directive challenges fixed meanings and encourages individual interpretation. The print functions not merely as a depiction, but as an invitation to actively engage with and re-interpret the cultural codes presented.