Natie de stoeffer / Ignance le fanfaron 1833 - 1911

"Natie de stoeffer / Ignace le fanfaron" is a colorful illustration from the 19th century by Brepols & Dierckx zoon, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This print, a popular format of its time, features a series of whimsical vignettes that tell the story of two characters - Natie and Ignace. The image portrays lively narratives with bright colors and detailed, expressive figures, characteristic of the period’s popular storytelling tradition. The text surrounding the visuals aids in understanding the narrative and likely served as a form of early comic book.