Koopt nu kinders al te gaar / Deeze dieren by malkaar 1831 - 1854

This undated print, "Koopt nu kinders al te gaar / Deeze dieren by malkaar," which translates to "Buy now, children, all together / These animals together," was made in Amsterdam by Erve H. Rynders. It depicts various animals, each accompanied by a short verse, and was likely aimed at children. In the context of the Dutch Republic's flourishing print culture, this work would have served both educational and commercial purposes. The verses, while simple, likely conveyed moral lessons or promoted literacy. The commercial aspect is evident in the print's function as a commodity, sold to families for the entertainment and education of their children. The Rijksmuseum's acquisition and preservation of this print speaks to the evolving role of museums in collecting and exhibiting items of historical and cultural significance, rather than just high art. Further research into the Rynders publishing house, the context of Dutch children's literature, and the social history of print culture in the Netherlands would shed more light on this fascinating artifact.