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Mary with the Child appears to Emperor Augustus
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Mary with the Child appears to Emperor Augustus

Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo · 1589 - 1626 · engraving; paper

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

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The Tiburtine Sibyl foretells to Emperor Augustus the coming of Christ. The Roman Emperor Augustus sees Mary with the Child in a vision. Out of respect, he kneels on the ground and lays down his crown and scepter.

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Credit lineMaria met het Kind verschijnt aan keizer Augustus. 1589 - 1626. Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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