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Jew and Death
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Jew and Death

1650 · etching; paper

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

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A Jew (recognizable by the circle on his doublet) in a struggle with Death in the guise of a lean, naked man wearing a sort of turban. Next to him on the ground is a bag of coins. Behind him a child.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiepersonifications of Death'Morte' (Ripa)dance of Death
Credit lineJood en de Dood. 1650. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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