Circle of Andries Cornelis Lens (1739-1822)

Truth will protect you with his shield

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Circle of Andries Cornelis Lens (1739-1822)
Truth will protect you with his shield
inscribed SCUTO CIRCUMDABIT TE VERITAS EIUS on the shield centre right
oil on canvas
157.7 x 157.7 cm

Sale room notice

Please note that the title should read: with a shield His Truth will enclose you

Lot Essay

The subject is taken from Psalm 90:5 of the Vulgate: 'with a shield you will enclose His Truth'.
We are grateful to J. Nieuwstraten for his help in cataloguing this lot.

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