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You, dear children, can learn from the example of Thumbelina that courage and foresight can overcome danger
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You, dear children, can learn from the example of Thumbelina that courage and foresight can overcome danger

Jan Hendriksen · 1781 - 1828 · 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 12 depictions from the story of Little Thumb. Below each depiction a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 97.

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Credit lineGij, lieve Kind'ren kunt uit Duimpjes voorbeeld leeren, Dat moed en overleg 't gevaar kan overheeren. 1781 - 1828. Jan Hendriksen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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