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Choose, Children! According to Your Inclination, / But So, That Your Understanding and Station, / The Matter into Which You Wish to Enter / Do Not Surpass in Choosing
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Choose, Children! According to Your Inclination, / But So, That Your Understanding and Station, / The Matter into Which You Wish to Enter / Do Not Surpass in Choosing

1833 - 1900 · 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 16 scenes of craftsmen and professions, such as sculptor and joiner. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 190.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printpharmacist, druggist, apothecaryphysician, doctorartist (in general)crafts and industries
Credit lineKiest, kindren! naar uw zinsgenoegen, / Maar zoo, dat g' uw begrip en staat, / De zaak uit waar g'u in wilt voegen / In 't kiezen niet te boven gaat. 1833 - 1900. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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