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Behold here, O sweet youth, how praiseworthy virtue is
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Behold here, O sweet youth, how praiseworthy virtue is

Groot, erven Weduwe Gijsbert de · 1725 - 1738 · 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 depictions of allegorical figures, such as charity and truth. Under each image is a four-line verse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printCharity, 'Caritas'Truth'Verità' (Ripa)
Credit lineBesiet alhier ô soete jeugd / hoe prijsselyk dat hier is de deugd. 1725 - 1738. Groot, erven Weduwe Gijsbert de. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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