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The Slander of Apelles
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
On a throne sits a king whose foolishness is shown by his donkey ears. He is assisted by two women (Ignorance and Suspicion). An old man (Envy) brings a beautiful young woman with a torch (Slander) before the king. Behind the woman stand a number of women, including Betrayal, Deceit and Repentance.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineLaster van Apelles. 1560. Giorgio Ghisi. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
