Titelpagina voor: Het Nederlandsch AB-Boek, 1823 1823

This engraved title page, created by Philippus Velijn in 1823, is a visual representation of the Dutch alphabet book "Het Nederlandsch AB-Boek." The image depicts a woman, representing the Netherlands, seated on a throne, her hand outstretched in a gesture of guidance. Two children, symbolizing youth, are intently studying a map, suggesting the importance of education. The overall composition, now preserved in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies a pedagogical approach to learning, highlighting the significance of history and geography for the young learners of the time.