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See here three fathers of the first world, with / The three patriarchs of Israel, before the law
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See here three fathers of the first world, with / The three patriarchs of Israel, before the law

Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis · 1715 - 1813 · 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 a large depiction of a staircase with thirteen steps. On the steps stand Moses, patriarchs, kings and prophets. In the arch under the staircase the temptation of Adam and Eve at the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Below the image a verse in two columns. Numbered top right: No. 112.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printpopular printMoses (not in biblical context)
Credit lineZie hier drie vaderen van de eerste wereld, met / De drie aartsvaderen van Isrel, vóór de wet [(...)]. 1715 - 1813. Stichter, erven weduwe Cornelis. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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