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The merciless servant led to prison
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The merciless servant led to prison

anonymous · 1585 · engraving; paper

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

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The unmerciful servant is locked up in prison by order of his master, who stands at the door. A soldier chains his feet. Below the image a reference in Latin to the biblical text in Matthew 18:34. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladprison, jail
Credit lineOnbarmhartige dienaar naar de gevangenis gebracht. 1585. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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