Zie hier, o lieve jeugd, acht en veertig platen, / Veel ouds, veel nieuws, veel fraais, kortom van alles wat. / Bevalt u deze prent gij kunt er meer verwachten, / Veel fraaijer, schooner dan gij ooit nog hebt gehad 1848 - 1881

This teaching print, made by Lutkie & Cranenburg, presents an array of forty-eight images designed for the education of children. At first glance, one might see simple illustrations, but let us delve into the symbolic richness embedded within. Consider the image of the anchor. Throughout history, the anchor has been a symbol of hope and steadfastness, a representation of stability in turbulent times. We see echoes of this in ancient Mediterranean art, where anchors symbolized security, and later in Christian iconography, representing hope in times of adversity. Yet, in this print, amidst images of everyday objects and scenes, the anchor's presence evokes a deeper, perhaps subconscious, recognition of humanity's constant quest for stability. It reminds us that the symbols we use to teach the young are not merely instructive, but also carriers of cultural memory, shaping our emotional and psychological landscapes in ways we may not fully grasp. Symbols such as these recur through time, a testament to our collective, evolving consciousness.