Zes fab'len, lieve jeugd, word' u hier voorgesteld, / Terwijl elk versje daar den inhoud van vermeld; (...) 1850 - 1870

This undated print, made by P.C.L. van Staden Czn. in Amsterdam, presents six fables to "sweet youth," as the inscription tells us. The image creates meaning through visual codes and cultural references. Each fable is represented by a small, hand-colored illustration accompanied by a short verse. The style is simple, direct, and aimed at a young audience, reflecting the didactic purpose of fables in the 19th century. Amsterdam, as a major center of printing and publishing at the time, would have been fertile ground for such educational materials. This artwork likely served as a tool for moral instruction, commenting on the social structures of its time by imparting values and lessons to children. Understanding this print better would require research into the history of children's literature and education in 19th-century Netherlands. The meaning of art is contingent on such social and institutional contexts.