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The life and deeds of Saint Nicholas
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Sheet with 12 scenes from the life of Saint Nicholas. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 111.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineHet leven en de bedrijven van Sint Nicolaas. 1856 - 1900. Glenisson & Zonen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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Appropriate rustic play may amuse you, O youth / But follow no prank of Till Eulenspiegel; / Remain related to virtue and duty: -- then you will taste joy, / Then this true pleasure rises -- that soul-joy constantly to the top
Appropriate rustic play may amuse you, O youth / But follow no prank of Till Eulenspiegel; / Remain related to virtue and duty: -- then you will taste joy, / Then this true pleasure rises -- that soul-joy constantly to the top
The life and deeds of Saint Nicholas
The life and deeds of Saint Nicholas
Follow moral instruction and its lessons. / But pierce the hearts of the wanton. / Fashion does not accord with her law; / O youth! take heed of the distinction
Children, if you wish to increase your joy, / And study in this print, / Cut them out beautifully according to the design, / And paste them on stiff paper