Deez' fraaije prent vertoont in menig schrift en beeld, / De letters van 't A B geregeld afgedeeld, / En al de woorden die men schrijft, of leest, of speldt, / Zijn uit dit lettertal kunstmatig zaamgesteld 1832 - 1850

This alphabet sheet was printed by Erve Wismuller. It’s filled with symbols, each tied to a letter, revealing a world where learning intertwines with cultural memory. Look at the letter 'N', accompanied by a nest. The nest, a symbol of home and nurture, appears across cultures, from ancient Roman mosaics, where birds feed their young, to Renaissance paintings. The nest evokes a sense of belonging and continuity. Its reappearance across time suggests a deeply rooted human need for security. The image engages with our collective subconscious by connecting the abstract concept of letters with concrete, emotionally resonant images. It stirs our unconscious desire for knowledge, security, and belonging, demonstrating how symbols carry cultural and psychological weight through the ages. These symbols take on new meanings, shaping our understanding of the world.