Jack fell down and broke his crown.
1922
Leonard Leslie Brooke brings the classic nursery rhyme 'Jack and Jill' to life in this charming 1922 illustration, depicting the moment Jack tumbles down the hill. We see a disheveled boy sitting on a dusty path, clutching his head in dismay, while a woman hangs laundry near a cozy cottage in the background. The scene is set against a sweeping landscape of rolling hills and a distant sea, capturing a moment of childhood mishap in a serene, pastoral setting. Brooke was famous for his delightful interpretations of nursery rhymes, often adding a touch of gentle realism to the familiar verses.