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Proverbs, fitting the images you see / In this tableau, are for your use, do not forget them; / But imprint, ô youth! the meaning of them in your thoughts, / You may therefrom derive pleasure and amusement
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Proverbs, fitting the images you see / In this tableau, are for your use, do not forget them; / But imprint, ô youth! the meaning of them in your thoughts, / You may therefrom derive pleasure and amusement

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 36 depictions of proverbs. Below each image a four-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 106.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printproverbs, sayings, etc.
Credit lineSpreekwoorden, passende op de beelden, die gy ziet / In dit tafreel zyn u tot nut, vergeet ze niet; / Maar prent, ô jeugd! den zin 'er van in uw gedachten, / Gy moogt daar van 't vermaak met lust betr. 1715 - 1813. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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