The Theologian

Theologian
Theologian
Placement in the painting
Nationalmuseet
Todten-Capelle:
Den gelehrten Kopf
Nim ich auch beym Schopf.
Todten-Capelle

The black-robed theologian has dropped his book on the floor, but Death, who is dressed in a similar garment, is happy to point out the relevant scriptures.

The text is again from Todten-Capelle.

Den gelehrten Kopf
Nim ich auch beym Schopf.

The learned head
I also take by the hair.