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Allegory of the Wheel Collar as Devil's Work Size:11″ x 9″ (Horizontal) Experience the dramatic scene ofAllegorie op de radkraag als duivelswerk, 1580 anonymous Depicting a young and elegant couple in a workshop, the scene is filled with an intriguing sense of mischief as three devils diligently craft stiff wheel or ruff collars. To the right, one devil works a bellows, adding a touch of dark humor to the composition. The picture is accompanied by a two line Dutch caption. Copyright: Public domain