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Life in Holland

in the 1600's

The Sick Child
The Virginal Player
The Virginal Lesson
The Poultry Woman
Man Writing a Letter

Work in Holland

in the 1600's

Plumber
Spinner
Coffin maker
Glass blower

Images of life in Holland:
Jan Luyken

Astrologer
Baker
Book printer
Bricklayer
Coffin maker
Dyer
Engraver
Glass blower
Glazier
Instrument maker
Lawyer
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Miller
Painter
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Plumber
Potter
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Sculptor
Ship's carpenter
Spectacle maker
Spinner
Stone mason
Turner
Wagonwright
Wig-maker
Wire drawer

Life in Holland

in the 1600's

Nocturnal Serenade
Win Some, Lose Some
The Christening
At the Linen Closet
Soldiers Playing Cards
Mother with Cradle