Geschiedenis van Blaauw-Baard / Histoire de Barbe-Bleue 1866 - 1902

"Geschiedenis van Blaauw-Baard / Histoire de Barbe-Bleue" is a colorful illustrated storybook created by Franciscus Antonius Beersmans between 1866 and 1902. The artwork features a series of small illustrations depicting the classic fairytale of Bluebeard, a wealthy man who murders his wives and hides their bodies. The artwork is divided into 12 small scenes with explanatory text beneath each one. The scenes are colorful and detailed, and the characters are vividly drawn. This artwork was likely intended for children and is a prime example of the popular genre of illustrated storybooks from the 19th century.