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Behold the ancient dignity, / As one prided oneself in bygone times, / Where today lies and is close, / Most pleasing to our sight
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Behold the ancient dignity, / As one prided oneself in bygone times, / Where today lies and is close, / Most pleasing to our sight

Monogrammist WH (prentmaker) · 1814 - 1830 · 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 4 depictions of dignified persons. Under each depiction, a four-line verse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printfashion, clothinghistorical costume
Credit lineZie hier de aloude deftigheid, / Zoo praalde men in vroeger tijd, / Daar tegenwoordig ligt en digt, / Het meest behaagd aan ons gezigt. 1814 - 1830. Monogrammist WH (prentmaker). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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