Puzzle Educa 500-piece jigsaw — National Gallery: Lake Keitele by Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Educa 500-piece jigsaw — National Gallery: Lake Keitele by Akseli Gallen-Kallela is a table-top puzzle that reproduces the painting "Lake Keitele" by Finnish artist Akseli Gallen‑Kallela. Produced for adult puzzlers and older children, the set contains 500 die-cut pieces printed on paperboard and an A4 reference poster. The finished image measures 490 x 360 mm (19.3 x 14.2 in), presenting a detailed art print suitable for assembly, display or study.

Advantages

This 500-piece Educa jigsaw combines artwork fidelity with durable paperboard pieces that fit together precisely. The inclusion of an A4 poster makes it easier to track progress and match tones and motifs from Akseli Gallen‑Kallela’s original composition. The size and piece count provide a moderate challenge that suits focused leisure time, improving concentration and visual-spatial skills while producing an attractive finished image for framing or temporary display.

Suitable for

• Adult puzzlers seeking an art-themed 500-piece challenge
• Family puzzling sessions with children aged 13 and older
• Art appreciation, study of composition and colour in Gallen‑Kallela’s work
• Use as a temporary decorative display after assembly

Key specifications

• Piece count: 500 die-cut pieces
• Material: printed paperboard pieces and printed poster
• Finished dimensions: 490 x 360 mm (19.3 x 14.2 in)
• Image: reproduction of Akseli Gallen‑Kallela’s "Lake Keitele"
• Difficulty level: moderate (suitable for adult and teen puzzlers)

How to use

Open the box and spread the pieces on a flat, well-lit surface. Use the included A4 poster as a visual guide to sort and group pieces by colour, pattern and edge shapes. Begin with the border pieces to build the frame, then work toward central areas, matching tones and brushwork details from the reproduced painting. Keep assembled sections on a puzzle board or move them carefully to avoid disturbance. For display, glue or mount the completed puzzle on a backing surface and frame if desired.

Usage recommendations

Choose a clean, dry workspace large enough for the full 490 x 360 mm image. Ensure good lighting for better colour distinction and inspect pieces for edge orientation before joining. Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts; recommended for ages 13 and up.