Jan de Wasser 1743 - 1758

This 18th-century broadside, "Jan de Wasser," by Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, is a series of 36 woodcut vignettes depicting daily life in a Dutch household. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a unique example of the "picture book" genre popular at the time. Nieuwenhuyzen's detailed yet whimsical style brings each scene to life, capturing the humor and everyday activities of the period. The intricate details and vibrant colors make it a visually engaging and historically valuable work.