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Mary and the Seven Biblical Mothers
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Mary and the Seven Biblical Mothers

Hendrick Goltzius · 1576 - 1580 · engraving; paper

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

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Mary seated among seven mothers from the Bible, including Anna, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel and Leah. Above their heads a fountain from which fruits and babies descend. Around the representation an ornamental border with emblems and biblical texts.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printChristian religion (+ Mary)Anna, mother of MarySarah (not in biblical context)
Credit lineMaria en zeven bijbelse moeders. 1576 - 1580. Hendrick Goltzius. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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