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The Ascension of Christ
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The Ascension of Christ

Johannes Wierix · 1593 · engraving; paper

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

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Christ, with raised hands, is taken up into heaven. His disciples watch in amazement. Two angels keep watch over them. Letters next to various elements in the scene correspond to the legend in the margin.

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Credit lineHemelvaart van Christus. 1593. Johannes Wierix. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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