Ziet hem op hooge laarzen stappen [(...)] 1861 - 1929

"Ziet hem op hooge laarzen stappen […]" is a lithograph created by Albertus Willem Sijthoff in 1861 - 1929. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, features a series of twelve vignettes depicting figures from Dutch folklore and history. Each vignette is accompanied by a rhyming caption in Dutch, offering a playful commentary on the character's appearance and personality. The work, with its detailed linework and satirical tone, provides a glimpse into the cultural and social life of 19th-century Netherlands.