Ziet, kind'ren! 't bedrijf van Steven van der Klok, / In alles wat hij doet, heeft hij het even drok. / Die Steven was een man, met wiens verscheiden zaken / Gij tot uw tijdsverdrijf, uw zin meê kunt vermaken 1850 - 1870
weduwealdag
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comic strip sketch
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quirky sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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thumbnail sketching
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 19th-century broadside, "Ziet, kind'ren! 't bedrijf van Steven van der Klok," by the weduwe Aldag, depicts a series of vignettes telling the story of a man named Steven van der Klok. The humorous woodcuts follow Steven as he experiences various mishaps and antics. This "prentenboek" is a popular genre of Dutch illustrated narrative, which often featured humorous tales and scenes of everyday life. The image showcases the craftsmanship of the printmaker and the lively storytelling technique employed in the broadside, providing a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch culture.
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