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Man in Conversation With a Woman at an Aviary
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Man in Conversation With a Woman at an Aviary

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

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

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A man converses with a woman standing by the gate of a birdcage holding an empty basket. A peacock is perched on the gate to the left. Allegory of the trust one places in receiving something in return for earthly deeds, while one can only trust in God.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineMan in gesprek met een vrouw bij een volière. 1714. Vincent Laurensz. van der Vinne (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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