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Birth of the son of the woman of Shunem
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Birth of the son of the woman of Shunem

Hans Collaert (I) · 1643 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

In the foreground, the woman from Shunem gives birth to a healthy son. She is supported by midwives and the child is being washed. In the background on the left, she goes with her child to watch the reapers in the field. Below the depiction a Latin reference to the Biblical text in 2 Kings 4:17. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGeboorte van de zoon van de vrouw uit Sunem. 1643. Hans Collaert (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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