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Fable of the Wolf and the Lamb
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Fable of the Wolf and the Lamb

Aegidius Sadeler (II) · 1608 · letterpress printing; etching; engraving; paper

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

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The wolf notices a lamb drinking water from a stream beside him. The fable describes how the wolf takes offense at this and devours the lamb. The moral of the story teaches that when one wishes to harm someone, one will always find an excuse.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFabel van de wolf en het lam. 1608. Aegidius Sadeler (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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