Allegory of dying, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, After Unknown, 1596 - 1659 print Allegory of dying with dying woman assisted by clergy and grieving family, she is welcome in heaven. On a table is an open book with the text Amor Dei. In the background in the dark are men and women who are guilty of eating and drinking too much and attaching precious possessions such as jewelry. There are traces of pernicious activities such as a card game and a board game on the ground. They see behind them what happens to them when they die: the soul of a woman is brought into bed by the devil and demons waiting
Allegory of dying, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, After Unknown, 1596 - 1659 print Allegory of dying with dying woman assisted by clergy and grieving family, she is welcome in heaven. On a table is an open book with the text Amor Dei. In the background in the dark are men and women who are guilty of eating and drinking too much and attaching precious possessions such as jewelry. There are traces of pernicious activities such as a card game and a board game on the ground. They see behind them what happens to them when they die: the soul of a woman is brought into bed by the devil and demons waiting in purgatory. Under the performance are quotes from the Bible texts Apocalyps 14 and Psalms 33. paper engraving dying. hell and purgatory. the blessed are brought to heaven ~ Last Judgement
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