Het nieuw arlequinspel / Le nouveau jeu d'arlequin 1800 - 1833

"Het nieuw Arlequinspek / Le nouveau Jeu d'Arlequin" is a board game printed by L. Lazare in the Netherlands between 1800-1833. The print depicts Harlequin, a stock character in commedia dell'arte, standing in the center of the game board. The board is marked with numbers in circles connected by a garland of leaves. The title and instructions are printed in both Dutch and French, making the game accessible to a wider audience. This game likely used the board to guide players through a series of challenges, similar to modern-day board games. The print is a unique example of early 19th-century Dutch visual culture, combining traditional theatrical elements with modern printing techniques.