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Allegory on the fraud of Aron Abrams, 1737
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Allegory on the fraud of Aron Abrams, 1737

Simon Fokke · 1738 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Allegory on the fraud of the Amsterdam Jewish usurer Aron Abrams (or Abrahams). A man hands over a bag of money on which 2600 is written and receives in return a bill of exchange for 4000. This central image surrounded by several smaller scenes.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorie op het bedrog van Aron Abrams, 1737. 1738. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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