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Lamech and his family
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Lamech and his family

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1586 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

Lamech sits with a rake under a tree. Next to him, his wife sleeps and young Noah plays with a hoop. In the background, a village festival with dancing and music-making men and women. The print has a Latin inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printvillagepublic festivities
Credit lineLamech en zijn gezin. 1586. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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