Adversity protects us from the devil, Gaspar Bouttats, 1679, Page from a book (p. 123) with text on verso. In an oval cartouche a beggar on crutches trying to keep two dogs away with one of his crutches. Above the cartouche the title (motto) of the print and a quotation from the Bible (Psalm 22:17-20). Below the print a caption: 'Against ongelucken dienen fijne krucken' and a description explaining the print. An invalid beggar is to be pitied, but can defend himself against dogs with his crutches; similarly, a man must use his misfortunes in life to strengthen himself against the devil., print maker: Gaspar Bouttats, (mentioned on object), F. Franciscus Lijftocht, publisher: Arnold van den Eynden, print maker: Antwerp, Diest, publisher: Utrecht, 1679, paper, etching, engraving, letterpress printing, h 142 mm × w 86 mm, h 64 mm × w 83 mm
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