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Trees, animals and nuts; Worship of idols
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Representation in two parts. On the left, trees, animals, and nuts from West and East Indies. Three men are climbing on the back of a giant turtle. On the right representation, a temple in which various idols are worshipped. The almanac seller, instrument maker, and philosopher provide insight into the past and future. In the background, a watchtower and several globes and spheres. With a legend in French and Dutch. The print is part of an album.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBomen, dieren en noten; Verering van godsbeelden. 1682 - 1733. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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