Vertelling van den schoorsteenveger 1828 - 1937

"Vertelling van den Schoorsteenveger" (Story of the Chimney Sweep) is a 19th-century Dutch illustrated storybook created by Oehmigke & Riemschnieder. The artwork, which measures 407mm x 337mm, features a series of panels depicting the life of a chimney sweep. The panels tell a story using simple text and illustrations, engaging young readers with an entertaining narrative. The woodcut illustrations in a naive style and the story's focus on a common profession, give insight into daily life and social conditions during that time.