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He who smashes the money box loses his penny before he knows it
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Two boys are on the verge of smashing their piggy bank with a hammer. A poor old man leaning on a stick points out to them that they might better continue saving. Otherwise, the same fate will befall them as him. The man makes a speaking gesture with three extended fingers.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDie den spaarpot aan scherven slaat, is zijn penningsken kwijt, eer hij het kent. 1590 - 1594. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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