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Deathbed of the Rich Man, with a Devil Descending to Retrieve the Deceased's Soul
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The right wing of a triptych with on the inside the deathbed of the rich man. Bedroom where the rich man lies in bed surrounded by doctors, family and friends. Next to the bed money is being counted. A devil descends to take the soul of the deceased. On the outside of the panel a terrace with statues of Saint Andrew and of the Archangel Michael who defeats the dragon. Pendant of SK-A-3914. Verso a grisaille. With integrated frame.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDeathbed of the Rich Man, with a Devil Descending to Retrieve the Deceased's Soul. c. 1550 - c. 1574. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
