Driekoningenbriefjes 1757 - 1781

"Driekoningenbriefjes," created by Barend (I) Koene between 1757 and 1781, is a broadside featuring 24 woodcut illustrations of figures representing different professions. Each illustration is accompanied by a Dutch rhyming couplet. These charming woodcuts, printed by Barend Koene, a bookseller in Amsterdam, offer a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch society, providing a visual guide to various occupations and crafts common during that period. The artwork's small dimensions, measuring 331 mm in height and 424 mm in width, suggest its intended use as a teaching tool or a decorative piece for private homes.