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No shield protects against Misfortune; The greater the Fortune, the greater the worries
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No shield protects against Misfortune; The greater the Fortune, the greater the worries

Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert · after c. 1560 - before 1590 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Most of the sayings in the series warn the viewer of the whims of fate and the uselessness of striving for worldly goods.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printproverbs, sayings, etc.Luck, Fortune, Lotbridgesawing (industrial process)
Credit lineGeen schild beschermt tegen Ongeluk; Hoe groter het Geluk, hoe groter de zorgen. after c. 1560 - before 15. Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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