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Jesus Sirach and the Personification of Divine Wisdom
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Jesus Sirach and the Personification of Divine Wisdom

Cornelis Galle (I) · 1634 · engraving; paper

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

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The personification of Divine Wisdom (Dei Sapientia) thrones in the clouds and gives a book to Jesus Sirach. Jesus Sirach kneels on the ground next to a building with Corinthian columns. Next to him is a hole in the ground and the underworld is visible.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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titelpaginaprinttitle-page'Sapientia', Wisdom
Credit lineJezus Sirach en de personificatie van de Goddelijke wijsheid. 1634. Cornelis Galle (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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