Spel van vernuft / en / smaak 1813

"Spel van Vernuft en Smaak" (Game of Wit and Taste) is an 1813 game board designed by Dutch artist Jan (Sr.) Oortman. The game is a test of wit and intelligence, as players are required to answer riddles in order to advance. The artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young boy and girl playing the game, with each numbered space on the board containing a riddle to solve. The artwork, printed on paper, is a prime example of early 19th-century Dutch game design and offers insight into the cultural pastimes of the time.