Spreekwoorden 1850

"Spreekwoorden" (1850) by Jan Schuitemaker is a print that exemplifies the genre of illustrative art. It consists of four distinct vignettes, each depicting a proverb with accompanying text in Dutch. The artwork was likely aimed at a young audience, as the title indicates. Each scene is rendered in a simple, cartoonish style with muted colors, emphasizing the narrative and humor of the proverbs. This type of art, popular in the 19th century, used visual storytelling to teach moral lessons or social commentary. The intricate details and clear lines of the illustrations make them both engaging and easy to understand, making them suitable for a young readership.