De drie verwenschte prinsen / Le 3 princes maudits 1833 - 1911

"De drie verwenschte prinsen / Le 3 princes maudits" is a 19th-century illustrated children's book from the printing house of Brepols & Dierckx zoon. The artwork features nine sequential panels depicting a story from the book about three cursed princes, their adventures, and a possible happy ending. The artwork is a vibrant blend of hand-drawn illustrations and text in both Dutch and French, typical of the period's educational materials. The detailed illustrations, featuring castles, dragons, and knights, make it an engaging and visually rich example of 19th-century printmaking and storytelling. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, represents a unique blend of folklore, visual storytelling, and Dutch cultural history.