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

Abraham van Alphen · 1827 - 1866 · 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 24 scenes from the life of Jan de Wasser, a man who must do all the household work for his wife Griet, who wears the trousers. Under each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 77.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printpulpit, ambo, chancelcradle, cribwhip
Credit lineHier hebt gij 't leven en bedrijf van Jan de Wasser en zijn wijf. 1827 - 1866. Abraham van Alphen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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