Kinderen leren tekenen en schilderen en beeldhouwen 1789

This 1789 etching by Barent de Bakker, titled "Kinderen leren tekenen en schilderen en beeldhouwen," depicts a classroom setting where children are learning various artistic disciplines. The scene features a teacher instructing a group of students on drawing, painting, and sculpting. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the importance of artistic education during this period. This engraving provides a glimpse into the methods used in the 18th century to nurture young artistic talent.