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Amor Pricked by a Rose
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Amor Pricked by a Rose

Johann Wilhelm Friedrich Kachel · 1863 - 1883 · lithography; paper; chine collé

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

About this work

Cupid looks at his finger; on the ground lies a rose. The inscription on the sculpture refers to the saying: there is no rose without thorns, just as there is no love without pain.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAmor geprikt door een roos. 1863 - 1883. Johann Wilhelm Friedrich Kachel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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