Nieuwe straetgeroepen 1833 - 1911

"Nieuwe straetgeroepen" (New Street Cries), produced by Brepols & Dierckx zoon, is a 19th-century Dutch broadside, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. It features a grid of 36 illustrated scenes, each depicting a different street vendor or peddler. The scenes are captioned with Dutch words describing the goods being sold. This broadside, part of a series, captures a snapshot of daily life in the Netherlands, showcasing the diverse range of goods available on the street. The simple, colorful illustrations and the detailed captions offer a glimpse into the visual language and commerce of a bygone era.