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The Judgment of Pluto
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The Judgment of Pluto

Bernard Picart · 1727 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Pluto, the god of the underworld, sits on his throne to judge the souls of the deceased. A procession of deceased historical figures, including Erasmus, has gathered before him. In the background, Tartarus, the part of the underworld where the damned are punished.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineOordeel van Pluto. 1727. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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