Omslag voor acht prenten met pittoreske gezichten door Paulus Lauters 1839

This is a cover for a collection of prints by the Belgian artist Paulus Lauters, created in 1839. The image features a simple, rustic wooden gate adorned with the title "Etrennes Pittoresques" and the year "1839," suggesting a collection of picturesque prints for the holiday season. The lithograph's subtle details, such as the small bird perched on the gate's roof and the surrounding foliage, enhance the charm of this cover, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.