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Here are arranged the division of the understanding, for instruction of the youth, and for amusement planted
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Here are arranged the division of the understanding, for instruction of the youth, and for amusement planted

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Sheet with 12 depictions of emblems, including representations of courage, service, and ignorance. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: no. 294.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printpersonifications of Death'Morte' (Ripa)'Arte' (Ripa)Ignorance
Credit lineHier zyn by een gesteld de afdeeling van 't verstand, tot leering voor de jeugt, en tot vermaak geplant. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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