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The blind leading the blind
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The blind leading the blind

Cornelis Massijs · 1544 - 1556 · engraving; paper

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

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Four blind beggars walk one behind the other and let themselves be led by the one in front. The front one falls into a pit and the man behind him stumbles after him. According to the Bible text in Matt. 15: 14.

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Credit lineBlinden leiden de blinden. 1544 - 1556. Cornelis Massijs. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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