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Het zijn sterke benen die weelde kunnen dragen

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painter from the Northern Netherlands (1589-1662) · 1589–1662

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Date: c. 1625 - c. 1635
Medium: paper, chalk
Institution: Rijksmuseum

Being short of money may be unpleasant, but having too much of it causes its own problems. This drawing is a literal illustration of an Old Dutch saying, which translates as: ‘It takes strong legs to carry luxury’. Moral strength is needed to be able to support the burden of worldly riches.

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