(...) / Zyn voor de jeugd gedrukt, en 't kleine speelend knaapje 1743 - 1758

This 18th-century Dutch broadside, "Zyn voor de jeugd gedrukt, en 't kleine speelend knaapje" (Printed for Youth, and the Little Playing Child), was created by Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, a book and paper seller from Haarlem, in 1743-1758. This charming piece features six colorful illustrations, each depicting a different animal and rhyming couplets about it. The images are simple but engaging, with recognizable characters like a hare, wolf, and deer, making it an appealing and educational piece for young readers. The illustrations are done in the characteristic style of 18th-century Dutch woodcuts, using bold colors and contrasting lines to create a sense of dynamism. The work is an example of early Dutch children's literature, intended for both entertainment and instruction.