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Children are always inclined to play; grant them this joy, it can delight their minds. Whatever game it may be, let it be allowed them, as long as it does not hinder their learning
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Children are always inclined to play; grant them this joy, it can delight their minds. Whatever game it may be, let it be allowed them, as long as it does not hinder their learning

1715 - 1813 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Leaf with 4 depictions of children's games and occupations, such as blind man's bluff and ice skating. Below each image an eight-line verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 38.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printblind-man's buffskates (winter sports)
Credit lineDe kindren zyn altoos genegen om te speelen; / Men gun hen deeze vreugd, zy kan hun zinne streelen. / Wat spel het weezen mag, het zy hen toegestaan, / Zo 't hen in 't leeren maar niet agteruit doet g. 1715 - 1813. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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