Napkin with Philip V, pretender to the Spanish throne
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
Linen damask napkin with Philip V, disputed claimant to the Spanish throne. Central field: the symmetrically doubled pattern shows four scenes from bottom to top: 1 Rider with a baton of command, high periwig. The rearing horse turns away, revealing a view of a city with towers, upon which crosses. Inscription: VIVAT ET REGNET PHILIPPO QUINTO HISPANIAR REX. On the central axis a coat of arms with a chevron: city of Kortrijk. 2 The Sun King with a royal mantle adorned with fleurs-de-lis extends his hand to his grandson Philip. Interlinear text: PAX. Above it an angel with a trumpet and laurel wreath. Above the heads the year 1702. 3 The crowned coat of arms of Philip V of Spain flanks that of the German imperial eagle with a Habsburg heart shield; in the space between three lilies of Bourbon placed vertically. 4 Two heralds on horseback in a flying gallop, facing inward. Standing borders: single volute scrolls. Lying borders: incompletely doubled volute scrolls. Around: block border.
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