Lottery van kleyne beeldekens / Loterie aux petites images 1856 - 1900

This 19th century print, *Lottery van kleyne beeldekens / Loterie aux petites images* by Glenisson & Zonen, features 90 individual woodcuts arranged in a grid. Each woodcut depicts a simple scene or object, ranging from everyday items like a boot or a basket to more fantastical imagery like a dragon or a witch. The print is meant to be used as a lottery game, with participants choosing a number corresponding to one of the images. This form of visual lottery, popular in the 19th century, offered a form of entertainment and a chance to win prizes. The woodcut technique, evident in the detailed lines and dark tones, adds to the charming and slightly whimsical nature of the images.