Dat 's een tafreeltje, lief en schoon [(...)] 1861 - 1929

This print from the Rijksmuseum, titled "Dat 's een tafreeltje, lief en schoon [...]", was created by Albertus Willem Sijthoff between 1861 and 1929. It is a colorful and engaging example of the Dutch "kinderprenten" genre, a type of children's literature popular in the 19th century. The print features a series of scenes illustrating rhymes, designed to entertain and educate young readers. The scenes are framed by a thin black border and include recognizable Dutch imagery like horses and boats, creating a sense of familiarity for the young audience. The detailed depictions of people and places, along with the rhythmic text, would have appealed to the child's imagination, promoting literacy and learning through playful engagement.