'T volk kon in Rome's glorie-dagen [(...)] by Albertus Willem Sijthoff

'T volk kon in Rome's glorie-dagen [(...)] 1861 - 1929

aged paper

quirky sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This 1861 print, part of the "Nieuwe Hollandse Kinderprenten" series by Albertus Willem Sijthoff, depicts twelve humorous scenes from daily life in the Netherlands. Each scene is accompanied by a Dutch rhyme, making it a playful and educational tool for children. Sijthoff was a prominent Dutch publisher and illustrator known for his colorful, charming children's prints, capturing the spirit of the time. The work is a testament to Sijthoff's legacy of enriching children's literature and folklore in the Netherlands.