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Two knife handles
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Two knife handles. The left handle is decorated with a candelabrum, built up from a fruit basket, flowers, fruits and two rabbits. Above it an oval containing Spes (Hope). The right handle has a candelabrum decoration consisting of a vase, flowers and squirrels. In the oval above stands Fides (Faith). Belongs to a series of 4 sheets.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTwee messeheften. c. 1588. Theodor de Bry. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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