De walvisch is te groot, om 's middags op te disschen, / Kiest kindren, voor uw smaak een soort van andre visschen 1856 - 1900

This is a Dutch educational print from the 19th century titled "De Walvisch is te groot, om's middags op te disschen," which translates to "The Whale is too large to serve for dinner." Created by the artists Glenisson & Zonen, the print is a collection of various aquatic creatures, depicted in detailed illustrations with Dutch text describing their characteristics and uses. The illustration aims to educate children on different types of sea life by focusing on the whale in particular, with the text suggesting other options for dinner. This print is a testament to the popularity of natural history illustrations and the Dutch tradition of scientific inquiry.