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Whoever leaves their opportunities unused will burn in hell
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Whoever leaves their opportunities unused will burn in hell

Theodoor Galle · 1603 · engraving; paper

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

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Three sinful youths sit in the mouth of hell and are tortured by devils with fire. Centrally above, the five virtuous youths in heaven, accompanied by angelic music. The print has a Latin legend and is part of a twelve-part series on seizing opportunities.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printyouth, adolescentman as sinner
Credit lineWie zijn kansen onbenut laat, zal branden in hel. 1603. Theodoor Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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