Allegorie op het onderwijs, 1809 1809

This 1809 print, "Allegorie op het onderwijs," by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicts a scene of education in the Netherlands. The print features two allegorical figures, Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, and a female figure representing the arts, teaching children under the shade of a tree. The children are engaged in various activities, including reading, writing, and drawing. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the Dutch artist's interest in classical literature, philosophy, and the role of education in society. This print, measuring 507 mm in height and 380 mm in width, illustrates the importance placed on education in early 19th-century Dutch culture.