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Here are gathered the image of reason, planted for the instruction of youth and for amusement
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Here are gathered the image of reason, planted for the instruction of youth and for amusement

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 morning, evening, clergy, and deceit. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: no. 320.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular print'Arte' (Ripa)Cheat, Deceit'Fraude', 'Inganno' (Ripa)
Credit lineHier zyn by een gesteld de afbeelding van ´t verstand, tot leering voor de jeugt, en tot vermaak geplant. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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