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A variety of items, / See, they are brought before your eyes again, / Oh youth! may they entertain you here; / But take your duty into account
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A variety of items, / See, they are brought before your eyes again, / Oh youth! may they entertain you here; / But take your duty into account

1715 - 1813 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Leaf with 16 depictions of craftsmen and professions, such as a notary, a skate maker, and a stonecutter. Under each depiction a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 7.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printcrafts and industriesmerchant, salesman
Credit lineVerschiet van allerhande zaaken, Ziet ge u hier weêr voor 't oog gebragt, / ô Jeugd! wil u hier meê vermaaken; Maar neem uw pligt 'er by in acht. 1715 - 1813. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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