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A bold decision
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A bold decision

Noach van der Meer (II) · 1778 - 1785 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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A condemned man kneels beside the executioner. He is given the choice to marry the old woman or be killed. He decides on the latter. Subject headings within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Justice, Judiciary and Justice.

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Credit lineDapper besluit. 1778 - 1785. Noach van der Meer (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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