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The abode of kings is but a temporary one (The false and historical faces of death) - Lützelburger after Holbein
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1538
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RESERVE 4-BL-3121 (1)
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The emblem is based on a prophecy from Isaiah announcing Hezekiah's death:
"In those days, Hezekiah was afflicted with a fatal illness. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoç, came and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh. Set your house in order, for you will die, you will not live."
But Yahweh hears Hezekiah's prayer and will grant him fifteen more years of life...
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Notice #025570
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Image web
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Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France
