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Mythological figures, the days of the week, and various ethnic groups
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Sheet with 15 depictions of mythological figures, personifications of the seven days of the week and various tribes, such as the Batavians and the Goths. Below each image a four-line verse. Above, an explanatory list with numbers. In the center top the seal of the Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen. Marked top right: H.
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Credit lineMythologische figuren, de dagen van de week en verschillende volksstammen. 1806 - 1830. Jan Oortman (Sr.). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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