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Handwheel with Orpheus
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Handwheel with Orpheus

anonymous · 1645 · damask; weaving; linen (material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Handkerchief of linen damask with Orpheus amidst the animals. Central field: the symmetrical pattern is repeated twice and shows the name and date 1645 woven from bottom to top, coats of arms of Camminga-Ockinga and Grovestins-Jongema, helmets with plumes, seated figure (Orpheus) with various animals around him. Standing borders: nautical scene. Lying borders: mermaids and...

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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handdwaal
Credit lineHanddwaal met Orpheus. 1645. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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