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Allegory with Christ Showing His Wounds
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Allegory with Christ Showing His Wounds

Cornelis Bos · c. 1537 - c. 1555 · engraving; paper

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

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Christ sits opposite a woman in a room. He shows her his wounds. The woman tramples a devil under her feet. Behind Christ stand three angels. One carries a banner, another a bowl with fruit and flowers. Below the representation a reference to Genesis 3:15 and Hosea 13:14.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printChrist showing his wounds
Credit lineAllegorie met Christus die zijn wonden toont. c. 1537 - c. 1555. Cornelis Bos. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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