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Jan Klaassen's witty deeds, / See, for your amusement, in print [(...)]
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Jan Klaassen's witty deeds, / See, for your amusement, in print [(...)]

1806 - 1830 · 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 depictions of the life of Jan Klaassen. Under each image a four-line verse. Numbered in the upper right: No. 107.

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printpopular printPunch and Judy
Credit lineJan klaassens klugtige bedryven, / Ziet gy, tot uw vermaak, in prent [(...)]. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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