Blauwbaard 1822 - 1849

"Blauwbaard" is a 19th-century illustrated broadside by Dutch artist Jan de (II) Lange, depicting the story of Bluebeard. Created between 1822 and 1849, the work is a series of 12 vignettes, each illustrating a different scene from the popular fairytale, with Dutch captions explaining the scenes. The piece is a prime example of woodcuts in Dutch popular art. The illustrations in the woodcuts are simple but effective, capturing the essence of the story. Currently, the artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum.