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The virtue and sturdy existence of our fathers / This print shows us clearly; / Yet may we take heed of their example, / And set our feet in their footsteps
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The virtue and sturdy existence of our fathers / This print shows us clearly; / Yet may we take heed of their example, / And set our feet in their footsteps

Lutkie & Cranenburg · 1848 - 1881 · 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 12 depictions of events from national history. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered at the top center: no. 34.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printHugo de GrootAntonius HambroeckPhilip II of SpainJan van SchaffelaarLaurens Janszoon CosterHistory
Credit lineDer vad'ren deugd en kloek bestaan / Toont deze prent ons duidelyk aan / Doch mogten we op hun voorbeeld letten, / En in hun spoor de voeten zetten. 1848 - 1881. Lutkie & Cranenburg. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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