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Behold this print, O youth! how the farming class, through tireless diligence, brings much benefit to the land, he ploughs, he sows and mows the fruit sprung from the earth, he thanks God's wise government, enjoyed by his hand
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Behold this print, O youth! how the farming class, through tireless diligence, brings much benefit to the land, he ploughs, he sows and mows the fruit sprung from the earth, he thanks God's wise government, enjoyed by his hand

Jacob Coldewijn · 1831 - 1854 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 8 depictions of farm activities, including plowing the field, shearing sheep, and mowing grass. Below each image, a two-line verse. Numbered in the upper right: No. 48.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printfarmersagricultural implementsagriculture
Credit lineBeschouw deez' prent, ô jeugd! hoe dat de boerenstand, / Door onvermoeide vlyt, veel voordeel brengt aan 't land, / Hy ploegt, hy zaait en maait de vrucht uit d' aard gesproten, / Hy danktgods wys bes. 1831 - 1854. Jacob Coldewijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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