Een zestiental van allerhande zaken, / Vertoont deez' prent, om kinders te vermaken; / Doch 't leerzaam kind, dat alles gadeslaat, / Onthoudt ook wat er bij geschreven staat 1832 - 1850

This print was created in Rotterdam by Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen, and it’s meant to amuse children while teaching them moral lessons. The sixteen small scenes offer a glimpse into the values and worldview of the time. Consider the image of the camel laden with goods, juxtaposed with the cautionary verse, "Loads one with gold in wretchedness." It speaks volumes about the era’s attitude toward wealth and its potential pitfalls. Similarly, the images depicting animals in various states, from the donkey loaded with burdens to the hunted hare, subtly teach children about the social hierarchies and the realities of life. Each scene reflects a world where morality and consequence are closely intertwined. The print encourages children to observe, remember, and, above all, learn the societal norms and expectations encoded within each image and verse. It's a window into a time when even entertainment was a tool for instilling cultural values. In its entirety, the print offers a carefully constructed lesson in how to navigate the world with virtue and awareness, reflecting both the hopes and anxieties of its time.