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Linen damask napkin with a historical scene
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Linen damask napkin with the glorification of George I of England, featuring the crowned coat of arms of the English royal house, surrounded by a ribbon with the inscription: HONY SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, a medallion formed by laurel branches containing a rider and a cartouche with the inscription: GEORGIUS D. G. M. BR FR. ET HIB. REX F.D. The field is further filled with scattered flowers. The borders feature city silhouettes with the names of London, Oxford, Windsor, St. James, York, and war trophies; the corners bear a monogram. This napkin is part of a set including another napkin (BK-1972-53-B) and a tablecloth (BK-1972-52).
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineServet van linnendamast met een historisch tafereel. c. 1700 - c. 1725. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.