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Let us give this incredible life, a sketch of human folly
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Let us give this incredible life, a sketch of human folly

Johannes Egbertus van Lieshout · 1825 - 1838 · 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 8 depictions of foolish and unbelievable events. Under each image, a four-line verse.

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Credit lineLaat ons dit incroiable leven, een schets van 's menschen dwaasheid geven. 1825 - 1838. Johannes Egbertus van Lieshout. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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