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What do you now say of these things, O children! are they not very beautiful? / Come then! let yourself be entertained by them. / They are spread before your eyes for display
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What do you now say of these things, O children! are they not very beautiful? / Come then! let yourself be entertained by them. / They are spread before your eyes for display

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 craftsmen and professions, such as broom maker, watchmaker, and papermaker. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 128.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printcarpenterbutcher, slaughtermancrafts and industrieswatchmaker, clockmaker
Credit lineWat zegt gy nu van deze zaken, ô kinderen! zyn zy niet zeer schoon? / Welaan! wilt u 'er meê vermaken. / Men spreidt ze voor uw oog ten toon. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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