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Dancing man and woman dressed as clergymen
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Dancing man and woman dressed as clergymen

Cornelis Massijs · after 1538 - before 1577 · engraving; paper

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

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In the period in which this series originated 'kreupel' was a generic word to describe a physical impairment of the lower body. This series is social satire. A dancing monk and nun, both leaning on a stick. A dancing monk and nun, both leaning on a stick.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDansende man en vrouw gekleed als geestelijken. after 1538 - before 1577. Cornelis Massijs. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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