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Portrait of Jesuit Leonardus Lessius
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Portrait of Jesuit Leonardus Lessius (Lenaert Leys) in his study. The man sits at a table and writes a book. Above the portrait is a Bible text: Eruditis Intersum cogitationibus (Proverbs 8, wisdom lies in learned thoughts). Below the representation is a list of notable facts concerning this theologian.
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Credit linePortret van jezuïet Leonardus Lessius. 1623. Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
