LII Veel Vlagghen, luttel Botters 1614

"LII Veel Vlagghen, luttel Botters," created in 1614 by Roemer Visscher, is a Dutch proverb illustrated in the form of an etching. The piece depicts three men in Dutch clothing with hats on their heads, with a text accompanying the image. This is one of a series of works from Visscher's publication "Het Derde Schock" a collection of proverbs, epigrams, and illustrations. Visscher was a Dutch poet, humanist, and publisher who was known for his work in the field of Dutch literature and epigrams. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a common saying using a simple image to depict a complex idea.