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Orpah Leaves Ruth and Naomi
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Orpah Leaves Ruth and Naomi

Philips Galle · 1600 - 1652 · engraving; paper

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

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Ruth is on her way to Judah with her two daughters-in-law. On the way she sends the women back to their parents' home. Orpah departs, but Ruth stays with Naomi. Ruth and Naomi sit on stones on the bank of a river. Orpah stands with her bundle a few meters away from them.

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Credit lineOrpa verlaat Ruth en Naomi. 1600 - 1652. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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