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Behold, what the senses can enjoy, / Through all sorts of fine things, / Mostly those that the outdoor life offers / To everyone who has money, that is everything
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Behold, what the senses can enjoy, / Through all sorts of fine things, / Mostly those that the outdoor life offers / To everyone who has money, that is everything

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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Sheet with 12 depictions of various figures and activities. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 166.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printhuman typesgarden fountainfishing (sports)couple of lovers
Credit lineZiet, wat de zinnen kan vermaaken, / Door allerhande fraaije zaaken, / Wel meest, die 't buitenleven geeft / Aan elk, die geld, dat 's alles, heeft. 1806 - 1830. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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