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Temple of Wisdom on a Rock
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Temple of Wisdom on a Rock

Vincent Laurensz. van der Vinne (II) · 1714 · etching; brush; paper

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

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On a rock with a narrow path lies the Temple of Wisdom, surrounded by a halo. Various figures climb the rock. An allegory of the difficult path to wisdom, which, however, is not impassable for the brave and diligent.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printTruthWisdomroad, pathVirtuousness
Credit lineTempel der wijsheid op een rots. 1714. Vincent Laurensz. van der Vinne (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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