Arkivism
Title page of Adriaan Spinniker 'The Works and Recompense of Mercy and Unmercy' 1711
Public domain

Title page of Adriaan Spinniker 'The Works and Recompense of Mercy and Unmercy' 1711

Jan Luyken · 1711 · etching; paper

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

About this work

A large stone is flanked by a personification of Mercy, with a flame on her head, and a personification of Greed, chained to a globe on which a snake sits.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printGreed, Covetousness, Cupidity'Cupidità' (Ripa)
Credit lineTitelpagina van Adriaan Spinniker 'De Werken en Vergelding Der Barmhertigheid En Ombarmhertigheid' 1711. 1711. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Allegory with the Amsterdam MaidenAllegory with the Amsterdam Maiden Women behold a burning heartWomen behold a burning heart Girl led before a priestGirl led before a priest Woman on her deathbed surrounded by mourning figuresWoman on her deathbed surrounded by mourning figures Angel offers a crown to FaithAngel offers a crown to Faith The AnnunciationThe Annunciation