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Two Sheaths of Knives
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Two Sheaths of Knives

Johann Theodor de Bry · 1571 - 1623 · engraving; paper

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

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The left handle is decorated at the bottom with grotesques containing an oval with Charity. Above it, Ceres and Bacchus, and at the top in a medallion a pelican on her nest. On the right handle, an oval with Faith. Belongs to a series of 5 sheets, each with two designs.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printornamentprentornament ~ grotesqueCharity, 'Caritas'Faith, 'Fides'table-knife
Credit lineTwee heften van messen. 1571 - 1623. Johann Theodor de Bry. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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