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This print can give you an idea, / O children! of a carefree life (...)
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This print can give you an idea, / O children! of a carefree life (...)

Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis · 1715 - 1813 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 24 depictions of the Land of Cockaigne. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 72.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printLand of Cockaigne
Credit lineDeez' prent kan u verbeelding geeven, / Ô kindren! van een zorgloos leven (...). 1715 - 1813. Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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