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The miraculous multiplication of the fishes
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The miraculous multiplication of the fishes

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1593 · engraving; paper

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

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Christ has compassion on the people because they have not eaten for three days. He has them sit on the ground and multiplies the fish of his disciples so that there is enough food for everyone. Letters next to various elements of the scene correspond to the legend in the margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineWonderbaarlijke vermenigvuldiging van de vissen. 1593. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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