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Emblem with a man on the way to eternal life exposed to temptations of the devil
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Emblem with a man on the way to eternal life exposed to temptations of the devil

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert · 1620 · engraving; paper

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

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A man on the road to eternal life meets Christ with the instruments of the Passion. On his journey, the man is tempted by the devil, who confronts him with his rejected earthly possessions.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratie'Vanitas' symbolsVice, Evil, Sin'Peccato' (Ripa)human-shaped devil
Credit lineEmbleem met man op de weg naar het eeuwige leven die wordt blootgesteld aan verzoekingen van de duivel. 1620. Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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