Den oorsprong, voortgang en het einde van het menschelijk leven 1819 - 1840

"Den oorsprong, voortgang en het einde van het menschelijk leven" (The origin, progress, and end of human life) is a 19th-century print by Alexander Cranendoncq, depicting a series of scenes that narrate the stages of life from birth to death. The piece, created between 1819 and 1840, is a fine example of a visual narrative that uses sequential images to tell a story, a common practice in the Dutch graphic art of the time. Cranendoncq's work provides a glimpse into societal norms and beliefs during that period, showing the importance of family, faith, and social interactions. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document that can be explored for insight into 19th-century Dutch life and artistic practices.