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Death is Bitter for the Rich
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Death, with an hourglass and a crown with snakes, visits a rich man during a sumptuous banquet with many guests. He has wrapped his chains around a young woman who lies dead on the ground. The guests look shocked at the spectacle. They fear death, for it will put an end to their wealthy existence. In the background, a street scene.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDe dood is bitter voor de rijken. 1598 - 1604. Raphaël Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
