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Allegorical figures
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Allegorical figures

Johannes Kannewet (II) · 1725 - 1780 · letterpress printing; colour; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 8 depictions of allegorical figures. Below each image a four-line verse, above each image a title. Numbered top right: **27.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printCheat, Deceit'Fraude', 'Inganno' (Ripa)
Credit lineAllegorische figuren. 1725 - 1780. Johannes Kannewet (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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