Cornelis Veth

Born in Dordrecht on March 3, 1880, Cornelis Veth was a Dutch illustrator, cartoonist, journalist, and writer. He learned drawing from his uncle Jan Veth and built a career that crossed both art and literature, rather than staying in just one field.

He became known for parodies, children's books, articles on art and literature, and book design. That mix helps explain why his work still feels distinctive: he was not only telling stories, but also shaping how they looked on the page.

Veth died in The Hague on March 5, 1962. Remembered as a versatile cultural figure, he left behind a body of work that connects Dutch visual art, humor, and writing in a very approachable way.