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See here, oh children! the four elements combined / Depicted; air, water, fire, and earth / Read their names, / And think further of the power in their operation, / And delight your senses with this print through sight
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See here, oh children! the four elements combined / Depicted; air, water, fire, and earth / Read their names, / And think further of the power in their operation, / And delight your senses with this print through sight

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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Four medallions with depictions of the four elements. Between the medallions a trophy with flowers, fruits, weapons, and musical instruments. In the lower margin a verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 159.

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Credit lineZiet hier, ô kinderen! de vier hoofdstoffen samen / Verbeeld; lucht, water, vuur en aarde / Leest haar naamen, / Denkt verder welk een kracht in haare werking ligt, / En streel met deeze prent uw zinn. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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