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Here you have the life and conduct of Jan de Wasser with his wife
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Here you have the life and conduct of Jan de Wasser with his wife

Jacobus Thompson (I) · 1791 - 1812 · 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 scenes from the life of Jan de Wasser, a man who must do all the household work for his wife Griet, who is wearing the trousers. Below each scene is a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 16.

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printpopular printhen-pecked husband
Credit lineHier hebt gy 't leven en bedryf, van Jan de Wasser met zyn wyf. 1791 - 1812. Jacobus Thompson (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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