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Each does what he pleases in shaping his taste, / One practices in work, and the other in pleasure.
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Each does what he pleases in shaping his taste, / One practices in work, and the other in pleasure.

Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis · 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 20 scenes of pastimes and working people. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 35.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printrecreation, amusementworking class, labourers
Credit lineElk doet wat hy verkiest in 't voegen van zyn smaak, / De een' oefent zich in 't werk, en de ander' in vermaak.. 1715 - 1813. Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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