Het vermaakelijke A, B, C. voor de jonge jeugd 1725 - 1780

This educational print, titled "Het vermaakelijke A, B, C. voor de jonge jeugd", was made by Johannes Kannewet. The print presents a grid-like structure, each cell containing an illustration paired with a letter of the alphabet. The composition is defined by the simple division of space into these contained units. Each miniature scene is rendered with an economy of line, emphasizing form and outline. The addition of color serves as a basic visual key, drawing the eye to key elements within each frame. The animals are not coloured naturalistically, suggesting perhaps an interest in symbolic meaning over mimetic accuracy. The rigidity of the grid is juxtaposed with the lively nature of the depictions. The structural framework provides a systematic mode of learning while the images themselves introduce a playful mode of engagement. The print is an intersection between formal design and the fluidity of language.