Adversity gives light in the darkness, Gaspar Bouttats, 1679, Page from a book (p. 47) with text on verso. In an oval cartouche the interior of a room. Two men light several candles, illuminating the room. Above the cartouche the title (motto) of the print and a quotation from the Bible (Psalm 138:12). Below the print a caption, 'It is my utility, Word' ick gesnut.' and a description explains: Adversity is part of life as much as prosperity, just as day and night follow each other. Darkness causes us to light candles, and through adversity we remember God and let His light burn within us., print maker: Gaspar Bouttats, F. Franciscus Lijftocht, publisher: Arnold van den Eynden, print maker: Antwerp, Diest, publisher: Utrecht, 1679, paper, etching, engraving, letterpress printing, h 146 mm × w 86 mm, h 62 mm × w 83 mm
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