Knight surrounded by allegorical figures, Jan van de Velde (II), after Pieter Serwouters, after David Vinckboons, 1622 print A Christian knight, in armor and with shield and sword, standing on a rock. In front of him is envy, with snakes and heart. On the left next to him is the world world who offers him in vain gifts. On the right a man with glasses and book in his hand, philosophy or science symbolizing, and a devil on goat legs with bow and arch. Above the knight an angel with laurel wreath and palm branch. Book illustration from Bredero, Boertigh, Amoreus, and Aend-like Log-Boeck, 16
Knight surrounded by allegorical figures, Jan van de Velde (II), after Pieter Serwouters, after David Vinckboons, 1622 print A Christian knight, in armor and with shield and sword, standing on a rock. In front of him is envy, with snakes and heart. On the left next to him is the world world who offers him in vain gifts. On the right a man with glasses and book in his hand, philosophy or science symbolizing, and a devil on goat legs with bow and arch. Above the knight an angel with laurel wreath and palm branch. Book illustration from Bredero, Boertigh, Amoreus, and Aend-like Log-Boeck, 1622. At the top right page number 23. Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing knight (+ variant). the Church vs. the World (+ variant). Church (and Religion) vs. Philosophy and Science (+ variant). crowning the victor with laurel
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