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Behold these children here, and think how the things of the world / Progress step by step, with much change
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Behold these children here, and think how the things of the world / Progress step by step, with much change

1831 - 1854 · 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 16 scenes about childhood. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 35.

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Credit lineZiet hier dees kinders aan, en denkt hoe 's waerelds dingen / Al trapsgewys voortgaan, met veel veranderingen. 1831 - 1854. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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