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The laying of the foundations of the second temple of Jerusalem
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The laying of the foundations of the second temple of Jerusalem

Adriaen Collaert · 1587 - 1592 · engraving; paper

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

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The temple and city walls of Jerusalem are being rebuilt. During the laying of the foundations of the second temple, God is praised through music (horns) and song (Ezra 3:10-12). The print has a Latin inscription with verses. Bottom left numbered: 12. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Music and Musical Instruments: Musical Instruments on Biblical Prints.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineInwijding van de fundamenten van de tweede tempel van Jeruzalem. 1587 - 1592. Adriaen Collaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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