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The Burning of Calanus
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The Burning of Calanus

Leonaert Bramer · c. 1655 - c. 1665 · pen; brush; plakken; deck paint; prepared paper; ink

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

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On the right, the gymnosophist Calanus lies on a pyre about to be lit by the surrounding persons. On the left, a group of people, including several soldiers, watch. Numbered 42 in the upper right. Drawing forms part of an album.

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Credit lineDe verbranding van Calanus. c. 1655 - c. 1665. Leonaert Bramer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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