Komt hier, gy jonge jeugd! ziet dit verliefde paar, / Jan Steen met Ka verheugd, word 't zoetst geluk gewaar 1831 - 1854

This piece, titled "Komt hier, gy jonge jeugd!" was made by Jacob Coldewijn in the early 19th century. It's a print, meaning it was likely made by carving an image into a block, inking the surface, and pressing it onto paper. Here, the material is cheap and the labor relatively straightforward, suggesting a broad audience. The sequential imagery is like a storyboard, or perhaps frames from a film. Each frame is accompanied by text, and the narrative unfolds as we read the story. The use of printmaking also implies a certain democratization of art. Instead of a unique painting available only to the wealthy, this print could be reproduced and distributed widely, making art accessible to a broader segment of society. Ultimately, this print is a fascinating example of how materials and making processes can shape the social meaning of an artwork, blurring the lines between high art and everyday visual culture.