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Letter Q of Quaerite et invenietis with Justice
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Letter Q of Quaerite et invenietis with Justice

Johann Theodor de Bry · 1595 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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Ornamental letter Q from Quaerite et invenietis (Seek and ye shall find) with the personification of Justice on the upper right. She holds scales, a sword, and a burning torch in her hands. On the left is a naked woman with feathers. In the center below is a satyr with a fishing rod. The letter is further decorated with birds, bunches of fruit, a weapon trophy, and fish. On the verso are verses in Latin and German. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineLetter Q van Quaerite et invenietis met Rechtvaardigheid. 1595. Johann Theodor de Bry. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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