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Emblem with a man who must choose whether to serve God or the devil
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Emblem with a man who must choose whether to serve God or the devil

anonymous · 1620 - 1649 · engraving; paper

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

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An angel shows a kneeling man two possibilities. By living in virtue, he can serve God. The Holy Trinity is depicted enthroned in heaven with a choir of angels. His other option is to live in sin and thereby serve the devil. The devil as Lucifer is enthroned before Purgatory.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printboekillustratiedevil(s) and demons
Credit lineEmbleem met man die moet kiezen of hij God of de duivel zal dienen. 1620 - 1649. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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