Twee duifjes in een bennetje [(...)] 1861 - 1929

"Twee duifjes in een bennetje […]" is a collection of nine illustrated children’s rhymes, printed by A. W. Sijthoff in Leiden between 1861 and 1929. The Dutch artist Albertus Willem Sijthoff (1829-1913) used simple, but bright colors to depict everyday scenes from a child’s life. The illustrations are surrounded by text written in simple rhymes that aim to entertain and educate young readers. The artwork’s cheerful and vibrant colors, together with its clear storytelling, create a strong sense of warmth and nostalgia, making it a perfect example of Dutch children’s literature.