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, had he have the will to burn the painting or relinquish it? Perhaps, he could have burned it for the reason that the painting brought about painful memories. 1942, in Amsterdam German soldier Otto Engelbrecht loots the painting, hides it, and then escapes with it to America; bringing his son painful memories in the future. Although this could be the case, he could have relinquished it or destroyed it; this could be debated further because Cornelius knew that destroying the painting, would be burning a hole in his heart and soul; on the other hand relinquishing it, would bring the forever lasting disdain. In Vreeland, Laurens van Luyken, originally purchased the painting as an anniversary gift for his wife, but is hesitant, "No.' Why not the painting?' Because I gave it to you.' But it would be a touch of our home in theirs.' I wouldn't want to be without it.'" (pg. 65) to give it to his daughter Johanna, who is engaged to the Amsterdamer Fritz. The value doesn't necessarily have to be something that is "rich," it can also be sentimentally valued to the heart and soul.
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<br>Humanity does not want to confer such beauty unless they are