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New Year's card with scenes from the New Testament and putti
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New Year's card with scenes from the New Testament and putti

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1899 · pen; etching; calligraphy; paper; ink

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

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Wish letter with an inscribed cartouche within a decorative frame with scenes of the adoration by the shepherds, the circumcision of Christ, winter activities and two putti. Handwritten message in calligraphy (Christmas letter) by B. Bakker to uncle and godfather. Numbered top right: No. 52.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printpopular printwensbriefMary and Joseph presentsleigh, sledge (non-sport)skates (winter sports)
Credit lineWensbrief met voorstellingen uit het Nieuwe Testament en putti. c. 1700 - c. 1899. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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