Dimensions: height 418 mm, width 329 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
Philippus Jacobus Brepols created this print, “Van al de letters, op de letterlijst gesteld,” at an unknown date using an unspecified printing technique. The print presents a series of images, each corresponding to a letter of the alphabet, accompanied by descriptive verses in Dutch. Such educational prints reflect the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and order, seeking to classify and understand the world through structured systems of knowledge. The piece belongs to a broader history of educational materials designed to instill literacy and cultural values. Made in the Netherlands, its creation was influenced by the rise of print culture and increasing literacy rates. It aimed to standardize language use but also reflects socio-economic conditions that shaped access to education. Further research might explore 18th and 19th-century Dutch pedagogic materials.
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