Hier ziet gy / ô jonge jeugd! in deze nieuwe prent / Vier dieren afgebeeld na 't leven pertinent 1767 - 1793

This 18th-century print, *Hier ziet gy / ô jonge jeugd! in deze nieuwe prent / Vier dieren afgebeeld na 't leven pertinent* (You see here / oh young youth! in this new print / Four animals depicted after life accurately), by the Erven Hendrik van der Putte, is a charming example of a didactic print, educating young viewers about the natural world. The print depicts four animals: a horse, a cow, an elephant, and a lion, with a brief description beneath each image. These prints were common in the Netherlands during this period and served as a visual guide to the diversity of the animal kingdom. The print's title, "You see here...," emphasizes the educational function, urging the viewer to closely examine the imagery. The print is a fine example of the early Dutch tradition of natural history illustration.