Arkivism
Angel carrying a child with an anchor on his back
Public domain

Angel carrying a child with an anchor on his back

Christoffel van Sichem (II) · 1628 · plakken; houtsnede; paper

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

About this work

An angel walks on the beach and carries a child with an anchor on his back. At sea a ship sinks in a storm and drowning people try to save themselves. To the left in the background a lighthouse. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratiealbumbladlighthouse, lightshipshipwreck
Credit lineEngel draagt kind met anker op zijn rug. 1628. Christoffel van Sichem (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Angel carries child with anchor on his backAngel carries child with anchor on his back Angel with mask and lightning bolt frightens childAngel with mask and lightning bolt frightens child Child with wings attempting to flyChild with wings attempting to fly Emblem with Father Time as a symbol for the passing of timeEmblem with Father Time as a symbol for the passing of time Child mourning the passing of timeChild mourning the passing of time Child melting under the hot breath of an angelChild melting under the hot breath of an angel