De Notenkraker, 15 juni 1907 / Christelijke naastenliefde Possibly 1907

"De Notenkraker" (1907) is a black and white illustration for a Dutch children's magazine by Albert (I) Hahn. This illustration depicts a man in clerical garb lecturing two children at a table set with a steaming dish and a glass of water. The man's gesture towards the child seated to his right and the text below the image, "Goed, wij zullen je ook een lepeltje van de brij geven, maar denk er vooral om, dat je niet anders ben dan de vrucht van de bijzit," suggest this is a lesson on Christian charity. The illustration was originally printed on a page of a magazine, and likely targeted a young, religious audience. The cartoon style of the drawing, particularly evident in the child's exaggerated features, further indicates the intended audience.