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Reichsadlerhumpen (Imperial eagle beaker)
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The coats of arms of the Electors and the Quaterniones Imperii (representatives of the German Empire) have nestled safely under the wings of the Holy Roman Emperor, who watches over them like an eagle. This presented an ideal image, however, for in reality there was little unity in the conflict-ridden empire in the 17th century. At the same time, this made it a popular toasting motif.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineReichsadlerhumpen (Imperial eagle beaker). 1649. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
