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See what in this print, each image and work signifies, / And choose, O children, the best for you
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See what in this print, each image and work signifies, / And choose, O children, the best for you

Jan Hendriksen · 1804 · 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 36 depictions of female professions and occupations, such as playing the organ, feeding chickens and cooking. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top left: No. 27.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printmusician at workAmusementcooking food
Credit lineZiet wat in deeze prent, elk beeld en werk beduid, / En kiest, ô kinderen voor u het best ér uit. 1804. Jan Hendriksen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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