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Two acrobats
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Two acrobats

Michiel Maenbeeck · c. 1662 - c. 1666 · silver (metal)

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

About this work

On an elongated plate, two crossed poles stand on the left and right. Between the poles, a rope is stretched on which a man balances. The man holds a staff in his hands. Against the crossed poles on one side stands a ladder with a man in front of it. The man holds a rod in his right hand and wears a harlequin hat. The plate features a diamond pattern engraving. The image is marked: mt.= Michiel Maanbeeck and a crowned V in a coat of arms.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineTwee acrobaten. c. 1662 - c. 1666. Michiel Maenbeeck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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