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Bouquet of roses
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Bouquet of roses

Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot · 1710 - 1772 · paper; chalk

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

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The personification of the Beginning stands in a desolate landscape with plumes of smoke. In her hand she holds two burning globes. A flame also burns on her head. Together, the flames symbolize the Holy Trinity. Above, a three-line text in Latin; below, a three-line text in German.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineBoeket met rozen. 1710 - 1772. Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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