Ambachten, bedrijven 1861 - 1929

"Ambachten, Bedrijven" is a print from a series titled "Prenten tot Nut van het Algemeen" (Prints for the Common Good) by Albertus Willem Sijthoff, a Dutch illustrator and publisher. The image, a part of a larger series, features six individual illustrations representing different trades or professions in 19th-century Netherlands, each with an accompanying poem explaining the work. This print, with its illustrative style and educational intent, exemplifies the use of visual media to impart knowledge about various occupations. The series itself speaks to the changing landscape of work and its social impact, as well as the importance of education and the role of imagery in imparting knowledge.