Prentgeschenk voor de jeugd om den ABC al spelende te leeren / Alphabet illustré 1800 - 1833

This alphabet sheet was created by Philippus Jacobus Brepols in the early 19th century. The print presents a grid of illustrations intended to teach children the alphabet through playful scenes. The composition is structured, each letter represented by a small scene rendered in muted tones of yellow, green, and purple. The choice of colors, while limited, serves to differentiate figures and objects within each frame. The use of line is precise, defining the forms of people, animals, and everyday objects. The arrangement in a grid flattens the space, emphasizing the surface pattern over depth. Each scene functions as a sign, part of a semiotic system. The illustrations are less about the aesthetic qualities and more about their function as carriers of meaning, reflecting the educational purpose of the piece. The very structure of the alphabet, and the structured layout of the print, encourage a way of thinking rooted in order and classification.