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He who deserves the name of miser or Greedy Person, / Is, as depicted here, worthy of shame not honor! / Make, children! good use of what belongs to you! / Strive that squandering never disturbs your true happiness!
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He who deserves the name of miser or Greedy Person, / Is, as depicted here, worthy of shame not honor! / Make, children! good use of what belongs to you! / Strive that squandering never disturbs your true happiness!

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 12 scenes of a miser punished for his behavior. Under each image a two-line verse.

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Credit lineHij, die de naam verdient van vrek of Gierigaard, / Is, zoo als 't hier verbeeldt, geen eer maar schande waard! / Maakt, kindren! goed gebruik van 't geen u toebehoort / Tracht, dat verkwisting nooit . 1831 - 1854. Jacob Coldewijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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