Reglement en verklaring / van het / Spel / genaamd / De weg des levens 1838 - 1865

"Reglement en verklaring van het Spel genaamd De weg des levens" (Rules and Explanation of the Game called The Path of Life), created between 1838 and 1865 by Dutch artist Mels Stillebroer, is a detailed game board that outlines a moral journey through life. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popularity of board games in 19th-century Europe, and the emphasis on moral and social behavior in the game's rules makes it a fascinating cultural artifact. The artwork is a visual record of societal values and aspirations during a period of significant social change in the Netherlands.