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Sarcophagus of Henry Casimir II: Side Decorated with Armor Trophies
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Sarcophagus of Henry Casimir II: Side Decorated with Armor Trophies

Petrus Aeneae · 1680 - 1700 · engraving; paper

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

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The lid is decorated with leafy vines between which two children sit. The sarcophagus rests on lion cubs with the coats of arms of the families (from left to right): Spiegelberg, Dietz, Vianden, Katzendorf and Nassau. Sheet from series of 3.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineSarcofaag van Hendrik Casimir II: zijkant gedecoreerd met wapentrofeëen. 1680 - 1700. Petrus Aeneae. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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