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Napkin with Frisian arms and Orpheus among the animals
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Napkin with Frisian arms and Orpheus among the animals

Quirijn Jansz. Damast · 1645 · satijnbinding; damask; linen (material)

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

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Linen damask napkin with Frisian coats of arms and Orpheus. Central field: The symmetrically doubled pattern shows the following scenes from bottom to top: 1 The Camminga-Ockinga coats of arms with crest; ANNO 1645. 2 Orpheus with the animals. 3 The Groustins-Jongema coats of arms with crest; ANNO 1645. Vertical borders: Double vine with a running hunting dog and stag. Horizontal borders: Hare hunt. Corners: Rosette. Surrounding: Block border.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineServet met Friese wapens en Orpheus te midden van de dieren. 1645. Quirijn Jansz. Damast. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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