Spreekwoorden c. 1843 - 1920

"Spreekwoorden" (Proverbs) is a Dutch language illustrated book of sayings and proverbs, created by artist J. Rehle around the mid 19th century. Each page features a comical illustration accompanying a proverb in Dutch, such as “Wie dat niet mag, het hebbe go'n om, Waerom doen up den doden last grijpen? Want 't hebbe go'n om, want 't hebbe go'n om, Of lach't gij op 't hebbe wat 't pleegt” (Who doesn't like it, let them have it, Why do they grab at the burden of the dead? For it's good to have, for it's good to have, or laugh at it, it's what it's supposed to do). The book's colorful illustrations offer a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch life and humor, making it a valuable resource for both language learners and art historians.