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The Reception of the Wise Virgins by the Bridegroom
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The Reception of the Wise Virgins by the Bridegroom

Jan Saenredam · 1605 · engraving; paper

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

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The five wise virgins are warmly received by the bridegroom at the entrance gate of his house. Above the gate is the Lamb of God. One of the five wise virgins sends away the five foolish virgins, whose oil lamps no longer give light. The print has a Latin inscription.

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Credit lineOntvangst van de wijze maagden door de bruidegom. 1605. Jan Saenredam. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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