Ziet eens, kindren! deze prent / Maakt u duidelyk bekend / Met klein duimpje, o zoo raar! / Doch het is een fabel maar 1820 - 1837

This lithograph, made by T.C. Hoffers, presents a series of narrative scenes in a grid-like arrangement, each vignette delicately hand-coloured. The limited palette, dominated by soft greens and muted earth tones, creates a fable-like atmosphere, enhancing the sense of a world both familiar and distant. The structure here relies on a clear, sequential ordering, reminiscent of early comic strips. Each panel, framed by thin lines, captures a moment from the story, guiding the viewer’s eye from left to right, top to bottom. This arrangement underscores the lithograph's function as a pedagogical tool, designed to instruct through visual storytelling. The composition within each frame is carefully balanced, employing simple lines and shapes to convey depth and action. The figures, though diminutive, are expressively posed, their gestures and interactions driving the narrative forward. Note how Hoffers uses linear perspective to suggest spatial recession, drawing us into each scene. This is an effective means of engaging the viewer and making the moral lessons of the fable accessible. The formal qualities function not just aesthetically but as part of a larger cultural and philosophical discourse.