De provincie Zeeland 1850 - 1881

This print, "De provincie Zeeland," was created by Willem Bal between 1850 and 1881. It is a collection of four illustrations for a children's magazine depicting a map of Zeeland, a ship in a storm, a burning church, and a statue of Jacob Cats in the city of Middelburg. It shows the Dutch artist's interest in illustrating historical and geographical events for young audiences. The print, currently in the Rijksmuseum, is a fascinating example of the pedagogical techniques utilized in 19th-century children's literature.