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The bride in conversation with Piety
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The bride in conversation with Piety

Johannes Wierix · 1574 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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The bride (Sponsa) is addressed by Piety (Timor Dei). On the left Correction (Castigatio) enters the room. In the margin a four-line inscription, in two columns, in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiebride (in wedding-dress)
Credit lineBruid in gesprek met Godsvrucht. 1574. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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