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The Pope and Death
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The Pope and Death

Wenceslaus Hollar · c. 1680 · etching; paper

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

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The Pope sits on the left on his throne and crowns the Emperor who kneels before him and kisses his foot. Behind the throne stands Death. Also among the clergy who witness the coronation stands Death.

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Credit lineDe paus en de Dood. c. 1680. Wenceslaus Hollar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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