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Much described by Jacob Cats, Examples set forth here below
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Much described by Jacob Cats, Examples set forth here below

Egmont, erven de Weduwe Jacobus van · 1761 - 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 18 depictions of proverbs and sayings of the Dutch poet Jacob Cats. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top left: No. 5.

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printpopular printJacob Cats (1577-1660)proverbs, sayings, etc.
Credit lineDoor Jacob Cats is veel beschreeven, Voorbeelden gesteld hier beneeven. 1761 - 1804. Egmont, erven de Weduwe Jacobus van. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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