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Hymn of Judith
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Hymn of Judith

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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Judith stands in the midst of a group of Israelites playing musical instruments (lyre, horns, trumpet, tambourine, panpipes, drums, and triangle) and singing from a music book. Judith has a laurel wreath on her head. The print has a Latin inscription with verses. Bottom right a reference to Judith 15. The print has a Latin inscription with verses. Bottom left numbered: 14. Subject categories within the Atlas of Customs and Manners: Music and Musical Instruments: Musical Instruments on Biblical Prints.

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Credit lineLoflied van Judit. 1587 - 1592. Adriaen Collaert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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