Zeemans-leven 1873

"Zeemans-Leven" (1873) by De Ruyter & Meijer is a print that depicts six scenes from a sailor's life. The artwork is a visual narrative, composed of small, individual scenes arranged in a grid pattern. Each scene shows different aspects of a sailor's life at sea, from boarding a ship to navigating stormy seas. The scenes are accompanied by Dutch text, adding to the storytelling element of the print. This type of artwork, commonly known as a "broadside," was popular in the 19th century and served as a form of visual storytelling, often with moral messages or educational themes.