Der vad'ren deugd en kloek bestaan / Toont deze prent ons duidelyk aan / Doch mogten we op hun voorbeeld letten, / En in hun spoor de voeten zetten 1848 - 1881

This undated print by Lutkie and Cranenburg, titled "Der vad'ren deugd en klock bestaan," employs simple materials – paper and ink – to create a series of narrative scenes. The printmaking process, likely woodcut or etching, allows for the reproduction of images on a mass scale, making visual stories accessible to a wide audience. The limited color palette – yellow, red, and blue – is typical of popular prints of the time. The coarseness of the lines and the flat areas of color suggest a relatively quick and economical mode of production, meant for mass consumption rather than individual appreciation. This print is a fascinating artifact of its time. While it may lack the refinement of high art, it offers a valuable glimpse into the social and cultural values of the people who made and consumed it. The visual narrative celebrates the virtues of the forefathers, a theme likely intended to promote civic pride and moral conduct.