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Jan Klaassen's clever activities, / You see, to your amusement, in print
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Jan Klaassen's clever activities, / You see, to your amusement, in print

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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Sheet with 16 depictions on the life of Jan Klaassen. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 103.

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Credit lineJan klaassens klugtige bedryven, / Ziet gy, tot uw vermaak, in prent [(...)]. 1715 - 1813. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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