XL Leert het u kinderen niet 1614

"XL Leert het u kinderen niet" is a 1614 engraving by Dutch author and poet Roemer Visscher. It depicts a crab standing over a stack of books, representing the dangers of gambling and the importance of education. This engraving is part of a larger series called "Van de Sinnepoppen" which aims to teach children moral lessons. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch moralistic art, emphasizing the importance of proper education and avoiding vice.