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View of Brussels, consisting of three parts
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View of Brussels, consisting of three parts

Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort · 1640 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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View of Brussels in bird's-eye view, consisting of three parts. In the front left a hunting party, consisting of several men and women on horseback with hooded falcons on their gloves. One of them turns a somersault and looks at the birds in the sky. The group is accompanied by some boys with hunting horns and dogs. In the upper left two putti hold a cartouche with the coat of arms of Brabant. Under the coat of arms two cornucopias. In the middle front some deer. In the middle above a portrait of Philip IV in an ornamental frame. To the left sits the blindfolded Justice in front of armor and various weapons. To the right sits the personification of strength with branches in her hand in front of weapons and armor. Above it a cartouche with the name and function of the person portrayed. To the right front some horsemen, a carriage and cowherds. To the right in the sky it can be seen how the archangel Saint Michael, the patron saint of the city of Brussels, defeats Lucifer.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGezicht op Brussel, bestaande uit drie delen. 1640. Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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