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Jailer
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Jailer

David van der Kellen (1827-1895) · 1837 - 1882 · etching; drypoint; paper

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

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In a room of a prison a jailer inserts a key into the lock of the door in front of him, while he directs his gaze at the viewer. The jailer has a jug in his left hand and a loaf of bread under his arm, next to the door stands a lantern.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineCipier. 1837 - 1882. David van der Kellen (1827-1895). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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