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Processional Cross of the Chain of the Order of Saint Michael by Cornelis Lampsins
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Maltese cross with 'pearls' (beads) at the points, between the arms always the French lily. In the center, within an oval wreath, a representation of an angel (St. Michael) with raised arms and one foot on a lying demon. On one side, the oval wreath is decorated with white scallop shells and the angel carries a shield on the left arm; on the other side, a blue oval wreath and angel without a shield. The sword is unclear in both cases (absent?). Cross decorated with white enamel borders and green flame.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDraagkruis van de keten van de Orde van Sint-Michel van Cornelis Lampsins. 1662. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.