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Scholars studying the firmament
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Gathered scholars look in wonder at the triangle representing the Holy Trinity that has appeared above them in the sky. In the sky under the triangle, several zodiac signs are depicted. Between the scholars stand some putti, in the sky putti fly with inscriptions. In the foreground stands a putto with a compass by a globe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGeleerden bestuderen het hemelgewelf. 1666. Peter van Liesebetten. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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