Het schaap en deszelfs nut c. 1843 - 1920

"Het schaap en deszelfs nut," or "The Sheep and Its Uses," is a colorful, detailed lithograph by Ludwig Gustav Voltz, a German artist who specialized in illustrations for children's books. This c. 1843-1920 artwork portrays a series of scenes depicting the uses of sheep in daily life, showcasing their role in providing wool for clothing, milk for cheese, and meat for consumption. The image is divided into nine sections, each with a short Dutch verse describing a different aspect of sheep farming, making it a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century rural life and Dutch cultural values.