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An Emperor in a room
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An Emperor in a room

Reinier van Persijn · 1652 · engraving; paper

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

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An emperor leans on a cartouche upon which the title in Latin. In the background a marriage is concluded. At the top a servant offering the emperor and his wife a bowl. In the background a soldier stabbing himself with his sword. At the bottom in a cartouche an imprint in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
titelpaginaprintemperorseeking death, suicide(civil) marriage ceremonieshouse personnel, servants
Credit lineEen keizer in een vertrek. 1652. Reinier van Persijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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