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Old Couple with the Death Playing Bagpipes
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Old Couple with the Death Playing Bagpipes

Werner van den Valckert · 1610 - 1612 · pen; etching; paper

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

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An old couple at a table with a plate containing a bone, greet Death, who is playing a bagpipe. The man removes his hat and offers his hand to Death. The woman makes a respectful gesture with her hand against her chest.

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Credit lineOud paar met doedelzakspelende Dood. 1610 - 1612. Werner van den Valckert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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