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See, children! these ships, / Not to sail with them to sea, / Or on a voyage to distant coasts; / But to delight your eyes
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See, children! these ships, / Not to sail with them to sea, / Or on a voyage to distant coasts; / But to delight your eyes

Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis · 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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Sheet with 12 scenes of ships. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 73.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printships (in general)
Credit lineZiet, kindren! deeze schepen aan, / Niet om 'er mede in zee te gaan, / Of op de vaart naar verre kusten; / Maar om uw oogen te verlusten. 1715 - 1813. Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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