Deez' dieren kinders die g'hier ziet, Die praten noch en vliegen niet 1806 - 1830

This print, whose title translates to "These animal children that you see here, do not speak or fly," was made by Jacob Plügger in the Netherlands, though its exact date is unknown. Each of the twenty-four panels contains a different animal, from common farm animals like cows and sheep, to more exotic creatures like lions and rhinoceroses. Produced during a period when the Dutch were active in global trade and colonization, the print reflects a growing awareness of the world's diverse fauna. The careful depiction of each animal also speaks to the rise of natural history as a scientific discipline. Prints like this were often used in educational settings to teach children about the natural world, reflecting the social and cultural values of the time. To fully understand this print, one might delve into Dutch trade records or early zoological texts, resources that shed light on the intersection of art, science, and society in the early modern period.