Wensbrief met twaalf maanden 1792 - 1847

"Wensbrief met twaalf maanden" (Wish Letter with Twelve Months) is an 18th-century print by Hendrik Moolenyzer, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This work is a type of "Wensbrief", a popular Dutch genre of letter-like prints that included a poem wishing good fortune to the recipient. This specific print features a beautifully stylized poem written in Dutch, along with twelve oval illustrations depicting activities for each month of the year. The composition features two ornate columns framing the text and images, creating a visually balanced and sophisticated aesthetic.