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The Christian Knight, upper part
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The Christian Knight, upper part

Jan Luyken · 1689 · etching; paper

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

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Allegory in which the Christian Knight, armed with sword and shield, fights against the sins and vices such as: Flesh, World, Unbelief, Despair, Pride, Envy, Impure Love and Wrath. In heaven an angel with a flaming sword and putti holding a laurel wreath above the knight's head.

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Credit lineDe Christelijke Ridder, bovenste deel. 1689. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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