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Clothing the naked
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Clothing the naked

Philips Galle · 1577 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Clothing the naked as one of the seven works of mercy. In the center, the naked are being clothed. In the background, Peter at the deceased Dorcas and John preaching. Surrounding scenes from biblical stories related to clothing the naked. Upper left: God the Father giving clothing to Adam and Eve, upper right: Joseph giving clothing to his brothers, lower right: Tobias receiving clothing, lower left: David and Jonathan. On the left, the prophet Ezekiel; on the right, Tobit. Various biblical texts in Latin within the composition. A four-line verse in Latin below the scene. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKleden van de naakten. 1577. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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