Hoe Rembrandt zijn ets De Zondeval opvrolijkte met een olifantje

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Publication date 14-03-2019
Publisher Science on Air
Organisations
  • Faculty of Humanities (FGw) - Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR) - Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (ASH)
Abstract In Adam Seduced by Eve, Rembrandt introduces a baby Elephant as a counterpart to the devil in the apple tree. This Elephant can be identified as Hansken, an Indian species that was presented by the VOC to Frederik Hendrik, Dutch Prince of Orange.
Document type Web publication or website
Language Dutch
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