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Willemynken talks to a parrot and a large bird defecates on her head
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Willemynken talks to a parrot and a large bird defecates on her head

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert · 1590 - 1627 · engraving; paper

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

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Willemynken talks to a parrot sitting by a window and a large bird on the facade poops on her head. The explanatory text in the devotional booklet explains why this happens to her: she is guilty of gossip. Duyfken is waiting for her.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineWillemynken praat tegen papegaai en grote vogel poept op haar hoofd. 1590 - 1627. Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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