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The Scent
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The Scent

Jan Saenredam · 1575 - 1607 · engraving; paper

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

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The female personification of Smell makes the man accompanying her smell a flower. At her side the head of a dog. Subject categories within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Manners and Customs in the Narrower Sense, Clothing, Costumes (periods), Early 17th century. (French fashion).

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Credit lineDe Reuk. 1575 - 1607. Jan Saenredam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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