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Oppression of the Israelites by the Egyptians
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Oppression of the Israelites by the Egyptians

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1579 · engraving; paper

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

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An Israelite worker falls to the ground and is whipped by one of Pharaoh's overseers. The Israelites gather straw for making bricks. In the background, Moses and Aaron are preaching. Below the image a reference in Latin to the biblical text in Exodus 5:6. This print is part of an album.

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Credit lineMishandeling van de Israëlieten door de Egyptenaren. 1579. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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