Grootmoeder en de wolf 1867

"Grootmoeder en de wolf" (Grandmother and the Wolf) is a 1867 illustration by Adolphe François Pannemaker, depicting the well-known scene from the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood". This black and white engraving, currently in the Rijksmuseum, captures the moment the wolf, disguised as the grandmother, awaits Little Red Riding Hood's arrival. The meticulous detail of the wolf's fur and the grandmother's bed, set against a neutral background, enhances the tension and suspense of the scene. This artwork exemplifies the enduring popularity of fairy tales and their power to evoke imagination and intrigue.