Roodkapje, kind'ren! u bekend, / Wordt bij vernieuwing, thans / U voorgesteld in deze prent, / Naar 't spreukje van de gans 1830 - 1892

This print presents a story you likely know, and was made by Joseph Zender, a bookseller in Dordrecht. The piece is structured as a grid of twelve vignettes, each bordered by thin lines, creating a comic-strip-like narrative, that evoke sequential art. Zender uses a limited color palette, primarily of muted greens, reds and browns, giving the print a somewhat faded, antique feel. The figures are simply drawn with bold outlines. Note how Zender uses this structural layout to frame familiar characters and settings, guiding the eye through a series of domestic and natural scenes. The composition invites us to consider how the narrative unfolds, and how each individual scene contributes to the overall meaning. The sequence destabilizes the traditional, singular interpretation, inviting viewers to construct their own understanding of this well-known tale. Ultimately, the grid structure here functions not only aesthetically but also as a tool for deconstructing and reinterpreting cultural narratives.