Kinderen bij een boom 1783

"Kinderen bij een boom" is an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), created in 1783 and now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The image depicts a group of children in a wooded setting, with a large tree in the center. The etching is a title page for a book titled "Geschenk voor de Jeugd," which translates to "Gift for Youth." Vinkeles is known for his meticulous detail and charming depictions of everyday life. This artwork is a testament to the importance of education and literature for children in 18th-century Dutch society.