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Three Thimbles
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Three Thimbles

Johann Theodor de Bry · c. 1575 - c. 1590 · engraving; paper

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

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Thimble in the upper left with Diana's nymphs discovering Callisto's pregnancy (after Jacob Matham after Cornelis Cornelisz. Hol. 119). Thimble in the upper right with the nymph Syrinx being spied upon by Pan (after Aegidius Sadeler Hol. 109). Thimble in the lower middle with an allegory on marriage from lust (after Jan Saenredam after Goltzius Hol. 107). Furthermore, three medallions with amoratti and texts relating to love. Part of a series of 4 leaves.

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Credit lineDrie vingerhoeden. c. 1575 - c. 1590. Johann Theodor de Bry. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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