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Humility begets Peace
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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The female personification of Humility, reading a book. In her hand she holds a shepherd's staff. She is accompanied by a lamb. In the background, a shepherd with his flock. The representation has a border with a Latin inscription set in a richly decorated cartouche. Seventh print from a series of eight on the cycle of human action.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineNederigheid brengt Vrede voort. 1601. Crispijn van de Passe (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
