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Sheltering strangers
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Sheltering strangers

Philips Galle · 1577 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Sheltering strangers as one of the seven works of mercy. In the center, a man receiving pilgrims. In the background, Zacchaeus inviting Christ into his house and Christ with Martha and Mary. Surrounding scenes from biblical stories related to sheltering strangers. Upper left: Abraham and the three angels, upper right: Tobit and Tobias receiving the angel, lower right: Rahab helping the spies escape, lower left: the woman of Shunem receiving Elisha. On the left, the prophet Isaiah; on the right, Paul. 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 lineHerbergen van vreemdelingen. 1577. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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