Gezicht op een groep jonge mannen rondom dobbelstenen before 1893

This image, "Gezicht op een groep jonge mannen rondom dobbelstenen," was created by S.L. Stein. It presents a scene of young men engrossed in a game of dice. The image offers insight into the social dynamics of the period, though without a specific date, we can only make educated guesses. Depictions of leisure activities like gambling were often fraught with social commentary, reflecting concerns about morality and the use of free time, especially amongst working-class men. The setting and the men’s attire point to a specific cultural context that would need further research. Socio-historical archives, newspapers, and literature from the time could provide additional context about the social perceptions of gambling and leisure activities, and also what kinds of people were being depicted in artworks at that moment. By situating this work within its specific socio-historical moment, we can better understand its role in shaping, reflecting, or challenging existing social norms.