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Symbols of faith, death and suffering / Altar with a lamb
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Symbols of faith, death and suffering / Altar with a lamb

anonymous · 1666 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

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

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An emblem with two scenes. Above various symbols of faith, death, and suffering: a cross, Bible, skull, hourglass, and scourge. Below an altar table with a lamb. These are devices of Pope Paul IV and Pius IV.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiePaulus IVPius IVhourglass
Credit lineSymbolen van geloof, dood en lijden / Offertafel met lam. 1666. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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