Wanneer het leeren is gedaan, / Dan moogt ge eens vrolijk spelen gaan; / Zoo krijgt gij weêr tot leeren lust, / En wordt uw moed nooit uitgeblust 1828 - 1849

This 19th century Dutch print by Erve Wijsmuller, titled "Wanneer het leeren is gedaan, / Dan moogt ge eens vrolijk spelen gaan; / Zoo krijgt gij weêr tot leeren lust, / En wordt uw moed nooit uitgeblust", is a collection of 12 scenes depicting children at play. Each illustration is accompanied by a rhyming verse in Dutch, offering a moral lesson and a reminder that play can bring joy and renew the spirit. The artwork is a unique combination of visual narrative and didactic instruction, with its lively depictions of children engaging in various activities, such as rowing, swinging, and playing with kites. The print is a testament to the importance of play in childhood development and the value of traditional Dutch art.