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The Life and Deeds of Saint Nicholas
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The Life and Deeds of Saint Nicholas

anonymous · 1856 - 1900 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Twelve scenes from the life of Saint Nicholas in three columns. Two lines of text under each scene. Numbered in the upper right: N111. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Customs and Manners in the Narrower Sense. Popular Life. Popular Festivals. Saint Nicholas.

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Credit lineHet leven en de bedrijven van Sint Nicolaas. 1856 - 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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