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Portrait of Vincent Jacobsz. Coster at the age of 38
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Bust of Vincent Jacobsz. Coster, wine measurer and owner of the old labyrinth in Amsterdam, in an oval frame. Next to Coster's head is the family coat of arms; in his hand, a measuring rod. In the four corners next to the oval are depicted a compass, a writing tablet, a book, and a bridle, all references to Coster's profession: he was a wealthy Amsterdam wine measurer who measured the amount of wine in barrels and calculated the tax on it. Due to his profession, he was simply called Cent de Peyler.
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Credit linePortret van Vincent Jacobsz. Coster op 38-jarige leeftijd. 1591. Jacques de Gheyn (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
