Gy, kindren! die het spel bemind, / Leef vrolyk, lustig, welgezind; / Wil altijd zaam uw Vreugde deelen, / Maar nimmer met elkaar krakeelen 1835 - 1837

This 1835-1837 print by W. Thompson, titled “Gy, kindren! die het spel bemind,” (Come, children, who love the game), is a Dutch children’s picture book. It features a series of vignettes depicting children playing games and engaging in various activities. The images are hand-colored and use simple lines and figures, typical of 19th-century children’s books. The print highlights the joy of play and childhood innocence, captured in a style that is both charming and nostalgic. The title in Dutch hints at a focus on children's play. The image is reminiscent of early children's books, with hand-colored images and a simple style.