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The Goldweigher and Death
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A gold weigher is startled by Death, who appears at his table and fills his pot with gold coins. The biblical reference Luke 12 hangs on the wall. The scene is framed by an ornate border with pilasters on either side. Various coins are depicted outside the frame.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineGoudweger en de Dood. 1623. Michiel le Blon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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