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The emperor confronts the archbishop with the wealth of the church
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The emperor confronts the archbishop with the wealth of the church

Jan Luyken · 1701 · etching; paper

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

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The German Emperor stands before an archbishop holding a richly decorated hat in his hands. He points to it and confronts the clergy present with the wealth and luxury of the church.

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Credit lineDe keizer confronteert de aartsbisschop met de weelde van de kerk. 1701. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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