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Forgiving sins
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Forgiving sins

Philips Galle · 1577 · engraving; paper

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

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Forgiving sins as one of the seven spiritual works of mercy. In the center a family begging their master for forgiveness. In the background various New Testament stories illustrating forgiveness. Among others the story of the unmerciful servant, the return of the prodigal son, Christ teaching his disciples, and the crucifixion of Christ. Around the central image depictions of Bible stories related to forgiveness. Top left the reunion of Jacob with his son Joseph, top right the stoning of Stephen, bottom right the reconciliation between two men, and bottom left Moses praying for Miriam and Aaron. On the left Christ with lambs at his feet and on the right Paul. Within the image various Bible texts in Latin. Below the image a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineZonden vergeven. 1577. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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