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He who has learned to die in his life, / He finds the bitterness of death averted
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He who has learned to die in his life, / He finds the bitterness of death averted

Johan Noman · 1806 - 1830 · letterpress printing; houtsnede; paper

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

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Sheet with 16 depictions of emblems concerning death. Below each image a two-line verse. Numbered top right: No. 297.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printpersonifications of Death'Morte' (Ripa)
Credit lineDie 't sterven in zyn leven heeft geleerd, / Die vind de bitterheid des doods geweerd. 1806 - 1830. Johan Noman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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