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The Descent of the Holy Spirit
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Mary and the apostles sit in a temple in a circle. Through a round opening in the roof the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove upon them. As a sign of the Holy Spirit a flame burns above each head. In the background in niches Science, Theology and Natural Philosophy with attributes.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineUitstorting van de Heilige Geest. 1618. Jacob van der Heyden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
