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Male Life Model
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Male Life Model

Cristofano Bertelli · c. 1560 · engraving; paper

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

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Nine male figures of the ages I-LXXX on the ladder of life are linked to certain vices, represented by nine animals. Below, an allegory of death with an angel and devil with a saved and damned soul. At the top left Christ surrounded by angels, right the devil surrounded by personifications of sins.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineMannelijke levenstrap. c. 1560. Cristofano Bertelli. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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